Three people lost their lives in suffocation during Mexico City's World Cup celebrations.
The deaths involved a 19‑year‑old woman, a 48‑year‑old woman and a 44‑year‑old man, authorities said after the national side’s 2‑0 win over Ecuador.
More than one million people flooded the streets around the Angel of Independence at night, turning a once‑historic parade into a chaotic crush that caused the tragedies.
City health officials explained that first‑aid teams applied CPR before transferring the victims to a hospital; however, all three died before they could be treated further.
Mayor Clara Brugada Molina extended “most sincere condolences” to the families and pledged support for the investigation while demanding better crowd‑management in future events.
The incident underscores the need for reinforced crowd‑control measures during mass celebrations to prevent similar tragedies.
