Tragic Stadium Collapse in Algeria Kills Three Fans and Injures Dozens
TL;DR
During celebrations at the 5 July Stadium in Algiers after MC Alger's league victory, a surge of fans caused a security barrier to collapse, resulting in three fans falling to their deaths and dozens more injured; the event led to the postponement of the trophy presentation and condolences from the president.
- MC Alger supporters die falling from Algerian football stadium BBC
- Three dead, 70 injured in Algeria stadium fall ESPN
- 3 dead, 81 injured after stand collapses at Algerian soccer match Yahoo
- Three football fans dead and 70 injured in horror of Algeria stadium disaster - as supporters fall from stand after barrier breaks amid title celebrations Daily Mail
- Fan dies in Algeria football stadium fall MSN
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