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Al Bawaba
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Al Bawaba
Video: 3 MC Alger fans killed after falling from stadium stands in Algeria
ALBAWABA - The Algerian Ministry of Health announced on Sunday that the death toll from the collapse of MC Alger fans at the "July 5" Stadium in Algiers has risen to three. According to sources, 81 others were injured, most of whom have been released from hospitals. Civil Protection in the country previously said on Saturday that one person was dead and 11 others were wounded due to the incident during which people fell from the football stadium stands. The Ministry of Health stated, "The Beni Messous University Hospital received 38 injured people, while three deaths were recorded." Meanwhile, "Ben Aknoun Hospital received 27 injured people, while Bab El Oued Hospital received 16 injured people." Warning/ Disturbing video: Algeria's President Abdelmadjid Tebboune posted on X regarding the horrific incident at the football stadium: "Following the painful tragedy that befell the fans of Mouloudia d'Alger today at the 5 July Stadium, I can only offer my condolences to the soul of the deceased supporter." He added: "May God have mercy on him and grant him eternal peace. We offer our condolences to ourselves, his family, his fellow supporters, and the staff of Mouloudia d'Alger, and I pray to the Almighty to grant a speedy recovery to the injured in the accident and to return them to their families as soon as possible."
News.com.au
22-06-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Deaths confirmed, 80 injured as horror footage shows moment stadium collapsed
WARNING: The following report includes images that may cause distress Three football fans have died and at least 70 are injured after a horrific stadium disaster in Algeria on Sunday. Supporters were celebrating MC Alger winning their top-flight league title for the second year running. MC Alger clinched top spot with a 0-0 draw against NC Magra on Saturday. Players and coaches rejoiced on the pitch as fans set off green flares around the stadium, The Sun reports. However, during the euphoria, tragedy struck amid the celebrations in the packed-out Stade du 5 Juillet [5 July Stadium]. Dozens of fans fell from the upper stands of the 64,200-capacity stadium. Local reports suggested a section of the security barrier collapsed in the upper tier, meaning the jubilant supporters had nothing to stop them from falling to the stands below. More than 70 people have been treated in hospitals - but three sadly passed away, the health ministry confirmed. The Algerian Ministry of Health said: 'The Beni Messous University Hospital received 38 injured people, while three deaths were recorded. 'Ben Aknoun Hospital also received 27 injured people, while Bab El Oued Hospital received 16.' MC Alger posted once the first death had been confirmed. They wrote: 'It is with great sadness and sorrow and with hearts that we received the news of our supporter Younes Amguzzi, who passed away after falling from the upper stands.' News agency Reuters reported that several MC Alger players and staff went to the hospitals to donate blood for the injured. The trophy presentation was postponed as a result of the desperately sad and worrying scenes. Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune sent his condolences and best wishes to those affected by the 'painful tragedy'.
The Sun
22-06-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Three football fans dead and at least 70 injured in Algeria stadium disaster after falling from upper stands
THREE football fans have died and at least 70 are injured after a horrific stadium disaster. Supporters were celebrating MC Alger winning their top-flight league title in Algeria for the second year running. 1 MC Alger clinched top spot with a 0-0 draw against NC Magra. However, during the euphoria, tragedy struck. A large group surged forward to celebrate in the packed-out Stade du 5 Juillet [5 July Stadium]. But dozens fell from the upper stands of the 64,200-capacity ground. Local reports also suggested a security barrier collapsed in the upper tier, meaning the jubilant supporters fell down to the stands below. More than 70 people have been treated in hospitals - but three sadly passed away, the health ministry confirmed. The Algerian Ministry of Health said: "The Beni Messous University Hospital received 38 injured people, while three deaths were recorded. "Ben Aknoun Hospital also received 27 injured people, while Bab El Oued Hospital received 16." News agency Reuters reported that several MC Alger players and staff went to the hospitals to donate blood for the injured. The trophy presentation was postponed as a result of the desperately sad and worrying scenes. Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune sent his condolences and best wishes to those affected. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..
Daily Mail
22-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Three football fans dead and 70 injured in horror of Algeria stadium disaster - as supporters fall from stand after barrier breaks amid title celebrations
Three spectators have died and more than 70 others were injured after falling from the upper stands of a stadium during celebrations following MC Alger's league title victory, Algeria's Ministry of Health confirmed on Sunday. The incident occurred shortly after MC Alger secured their second consecutive top-flight title. According to local media, part of a barrier in the upper stand gave way, causing dozens of fans to fall into the lower tier. In a statement on Facebook, the Ministry of Health said: 'The Beni Messous University Hospital received 38 injured people, while three deaths were recorded. Ben Aknoun Hospital also received 27 injured people, while Bab El Oued Hospital received 16.' Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune offered condolences to the victims' families and wished a swift recovery to those injured. MC Alger confirmed one fatality in an Instagram post: 'It is with great sadness and sorrow and with hearts that we received the news of our supporter Younes Amguzzi, who passed away after falling from the upper stands.' The club has not yet commented on the other two reported deaths. Footage posted by broadcaster El Heddaf TV appeared to show a section of railing collapsed onto the lower tier of the stadium. Emergency services responded swiftly, transporting the injured to nearby hospitals. MC Alger players and staff also visited hospitals to donate blood. The trophy presentation ceremony was postponed in light of the tragedy. Authorities have yet to issue a statement regarding stadium safety protocols.
Asharq Al-Awsat
22-06-2025
- Sport
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Three Dead, Dozens Injured after Fall from Upper Stand in Algeria
Three spectators died and more than 70 others were injured after falling from the upper stand of a stadium, following MC Alger's win in the Algerian top-flight league for the second season in a row, the Algerian ministry of health said on Sunday. "The Beni Messous University Hospital received 38 injured people, while three deaths were recorded," the Algerian ministry of health said in a statement via Facebook, adding: "Ben Aknoun Hospital also received 27 injured people, while Bab El Oued Hospital received 16." Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune offered his condolences and wishing a speedy recovery for the injured. "It is with great sadness and sorrow and with hearts that we received the news of our supporter Younes Amguzzi, who passed away after falling from the upper stands," MC Alger said earlier in an Instagram post. The club has yet to comment on the additional fatalities. Local media reports said the spectators fell after a fence in the upper stand broke, with El Heddaf TV's Facebook page posting a video showing part of a railing collapsed onto the lower tier. The injured spectators were rushed to hospital, where MC Alger players, staff and administrators also went to donate blood as the trophy presentation ceremony was postponed, the reports added.
