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.