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Two Dead in Santiago Stadium Stampede During Copa Libertadores Match

A collapsed fence during a chaotic clash between fans and police led to the deaths of a 13-year-old boy and an 18-year-old woman, prompting investigations and a police officer's arrest.

Overview

  • The fatalities occurred outside Santiago's Monumental Stadium as fans tried to force entry before the Colo Colo vs. Fortaleza match in the Copa Libertadores tournament.
  • A protective fence collapsed during the stampede, trapping and killing a 13-year-old boy and an 18-year-old woman, with one victim dying at the scene and the other at a medical clinic.
  • Authorities are investigating the potential involvement of a police vehicle in the incident, with one officer already charged in connection to the deaths.
  • The match initially began but was later canceled due to ongoing crowd disturbances inside the stadium.
  • CONMEBOL, South America's football governing body, expressed deep regret over the tragedy and extended condolences to the victims' families.

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