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Tragedy Strikes MC Alger Celebrations: 3 Dead, 70 Injured

6/22/2025

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Tragedy struck during MC Alger's league title celebrations as a barrier collapsed at Stade du 5 Juillet, claiming the lives of three football fans and injuring over 70 others. The Ministry of Health confirmed the casualties, while President Abdelmadjid Tebboune offered heartfelt condolences. In the wake of this disaster, emergency services acted swiftly, and the trophy presentation was postponed.

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Tragedy struck during MC Alger's league title celebrations as a barrier collapsed at Stade du 5 Juillet, claiming the lives of three football fans and injuring over 70 others. The Ministry of Health confirmed the casualties, while President Abdelmadjid Tebboune offered heartfelt condolences. In the wake of this disaster, emergency services acted swiftly, and the trophy presentation was postponed.