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One dead, dozens injured in crush during rally at Peru soccer stadium
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One dead and dozens injured at Lima football stadium during pre-match event
The Guardian —
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Football fan dies and dozens injured in tragic stadium rally ahead of crunch derby match
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One killed and dozens injured during Peru stadium ‘flag-waving event’
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At least one killed and dozens injured during rally at football stadium in Peru after hundreds gathered ahead of derby
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Football rally in Peru leaves one dead and dozens injured
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Peru stadium crush kills one
Reports suggest that the incident occurred in the south stands amidst an explosion of fireworks, leading to a panic among the supporters.
Alianza Lima officials have ruled out structural failure, stating that the casualties were the result of overcrowding and poor crowd management.
The Peruvian government has launched an investigation into the security protocols at the stadium.
The upcoming derby match has been placed under review as authorities consider whether to proceed with the event behind closed doors.