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One dead and dozens injured at Peru football stadium during pre-match event
Initial reports suggested parts of arena’s wall had collapsed, but Alianza Lima says there were no structural failures
TL;DR
- One person died and 60 fans were injured at a pre-match event at Alejandro Villanueva Stadium in Lima, Peru.
- The incident occurred during a "flag-waving event" the day before a derby match between Alianza Lima and Universitario de Deportes.
- Initial reports of stadium wall collapse were denied by Alianza Lima and fire officials, who stated there were no structural failures.
- Peruvian health minister confirmed one death and 47 injured, with three in critical condition.
- The Peruvian professional soccer league stated the match would proceed as planned.
- The Alejandro Villanueva Stadium, built in the 1970s, has had limited modernization.