An incident ahead of a local football derby in the Peruvian capital Lima has left one fan dead and dozens injured. Officials are investigating the cause, with initial reports suggesting parts of the stadium's wall and structure had collapsed, which has since been disputed. Peruvian Health Minister Juan Carlos Velasco Guerrero confirmed the death and detailed that 47 people were hurt, three of whom were in critical condition.
Hundreds had gathered around Alejandro Villanueva Stadium wearing football shirts and waving flags of the home team, Alianza Lima, ahead of a match against local rivals Universitario de Deportes. Fire Chief Marcos Pajuelo reported that the structure of the southern stands appeared to be in good condition, noting that there were no collapsed walls or fallen sections.
The Peruvian Professional Football League announced that Saturday night's match would still take place as planned. In response to the incident, the league expressed its commitment to the safety and well-being of attendees at sporting events, emphasizing the need for thorough, ongoing investigations.
Hundreds had gathered around Alejandro Villanueva Stadium wearing football shirts and waving flags of the home team, Alianza Lima, ahead of a match against local rivals Universitario de Deportes. Fire Chief Marcos Pajuelo reported that the structure of the southern stands appeared to be in good condition, noting that there were no collapsed walls or fallen sections.
The Peruvian Professional Football League announced that Saturday night's match would still take place as planned. In response to the incident, the league expressed its commitment to the safety and well-being of attendees at sporting events, emphasizing the need for thorough, ongoing investigations.
