Three dead after stadium fall in Algiers

Three dead after stadium fall in Algiers
Fans inside Algiers’ 5 July stadium (FILE). Photo: MC Alger

Three fans died and dozens were injured after a security barrier collapsed at Algiers’ 5 July Stadium as MC Alger celebrated their league title win, the Algerian health ministry said, according to the BBC. More than 70 people were treated in hospital after falling from the upper stand. The league trophy presentation was postponed. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune extended condolences and wished the injured a swift recovery.

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