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At Least One Dead, 47 Injured in Lima Stadium Incident Before Superclásico

Authorities have launched an investigation into what triggered the incident.

Overview

  • Peru's Health Ministry reported one death and 47 injuries, with 39 people taken to Lima hospitals and three in critical condition.
  • The incident occurred during a pre-match event at Alianza Lima's Alejandro Villanueva Stadium before the derby against Universitario.
  • Authorities have not identified a cause, and Alianza said it was not due to collapsed walls or structural damage.
  • Fire chief Marcos Pajuelo said the south stands appeared structurally sound with no collapsed walls or debris falling into the seating area.
  • Organizers indicated the Superclásico would go ahead as scheduled while emergency crews continued their response.