Three spectators died and greater than 70 others have been injured after falling from the higher stand of a stadium following MC Alger’s second-straight Algerian top-flight title win, the Algerian ministry of well being stated on Sunday.
“The Beni Messous College Hospital acquired 38 injured folks, whereas three deaths have been recorded,” the Algerian ministry of well being stated in an announcement by way of Fb, including: “Ben Aknoun Hospital additionally acquired 27 injured folks, whereas Bab El Oued Hospital acquired 16.”
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune supplied his condolences and wishing a speedy restoration for the injured.
“It’s with nice disappointment and sorrow and with hearts that we acquired the information of our supporter Younes Amguzzi, who handed away after falling from the higher stands,” MC Alger stated earlier in an Instagram post.
The membership has but to touch upon the extra fatalities.