Algeria Stand Collapse: Three Dead, 81 Injured After Mouloudia Club D’Alger's Title Win

A security barrier reportedly broke just as supporters were getting ready to celebrate Mouloudia Club d’Alger's ninth league title after a goalless draw against NC Magra

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A visual from the 5 July Stadium in Algiers, which hosted the league game between MC Alger and NC Magra. Photo: Instagram/Mouloudia Club d'Alger
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Three people died and 81 were injured following the collapse of a stand after football club Mouloudia Club d’Alger won a ninth league title, Algerian authorities said Sunday.

An earlier toll was one dead and 50 injured but two fans subsequently died from their injuries following Saturday's incident at the Stade Olympique du 5 Juillet 1962, according to a statement issued by the country's Ministry of Health.

Algeria president Abdelmadjid Tebboune offered his condolences.

According to the website La Gazette du Fennec, a security barrier broke just as fans were getting ready to celebrate the title following a goalless draw between MC Alger and NC Magra.

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