Fatal World Cup Celebration Accident
17-Year-Old Girl Dies in Truck Accident Amid France World Cup Celebrations
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In Aulnoye-Aymeries, northern France, a 17-year-old girl fell from a truck during celebrations of France's World Cup win over Morocco and was run over by the same vehicle; the driver has been detained, and a witness was hospitalized in shock.
Three witnesses were taken to hospital with minor injuries and symptoms of shock after the incident, highlighting the human toll amid large crowds.
Police said the driver would undergo tests for alcohol and drug use as part of the investigation into whether substances influenced the crash.
Celebrations across France continued with Paris drawing large crowds under heavy police presence; authorities noted the celebrations were largely peaceful but there were arrests in some areas.
A 17-year-old girl died in northern France on Wednesday night after falling from a truck during celebrations of France's World Cup quarter-final win over Morocco. She was run over by the same vehicle after falling off, according to AS and Yahoo News.
The incident happened in Aulnoye-Aymeries, a town near the Belgian border. The truck driver has been detained by police. Three witnesses were taken to hospital, two with minor injuries and one in shock, Hespress reported.
Girl Falls From Truck, Driver Detained in Aulnoye-Aymeries
The girl climbed onto the back of a truck as crowds poured into the streets to celebrate France's victory. She fell from the vehicle and was struck by it, Yahoo News Malaysia reported. Six minors were present at the time of the accident.
Police detained the truck driver shortly after the crash. Investigators will test the driver for alcohol and drug use, AS reported. Authorities want to know whether substances played a role in the fatal incident. The case has been opened as a formal criminal investigation.
France Erupts in Celebration After Morocco Win
Hundreds of thousands of fans flooded streets across France after the national team beat Morocco to reach the World Cup semi-finals. Paris saw the largest crowds, with fans gathering on the Champs-Élysées under a heavy police presence, HuffPost noted.
Celebrations were largely peaceful in most cities. But police made arrests in some areas where scenes turned chaotic. Authorities had warned fans before the match not to climb on moving vehicles or large objects in public spaces.
Authorities Warn of Dangers as Festive Crowds Pack Streets
The death in Aulnoye-Aymeries put a dark shadow over France's footballing joy. Police used the incident to repeat urgent safety warnings. Climbing onto trucks and other moving vehicles during celebrations is extremely dangerous, officials said.
Hespress reported that bystanders near the scene received medical attention after witnessing the accident. The incident drew wide coverage across French and international media, putting pressure on authorities to prevent similar tragedies if France wins its semi-final match.
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