Overview
- Thousands had gathered at El Ángel on Paseo de la Reforma to celebrate Mexico’s 2-0 win over Ecuador when a sudden surge pinned people together and caused asphyxia fatalities.
- City health officials confirmed two deaths by asphyxia, describing the victims as a roughly 19-year-old woman and a roughly 44-year-old man in early reconstructions.
- Local reports say noises from rockets and fireworks around 23:40 sparked confusion that sent crowds running and produced the crush.
- First medics and paramedics reached the scene and gave CPR and first aid to several unconscious people but wet, cluttered sidewalks and piles of rubbish slowed rescue and transport to hospitals.
- Authorities have opened an investigation to establish exactly how the surge began and to verify reports of a possible third death that officials have not yet confirmed.