Summary
The Peruvian Ministry of Health reported that 60 people were hurt when part of a soccer stadium collapsed in Lima. The incident occurred during a fan event at Alejandro Villanueva Stadium, home to the Alianza Lima team. Local reports mentioned one death, although the health ministry has not confirmed this.
Key Facts
- 60 people were injured in a structural collapse at a soccer stadium in Lima, Peru.
- The incident happened at Alejandro Villanueva Stadium during a fan event, not a game.
- The stadium is home to Alianza Lima, a top Peruvian soccer team.
- Local reports indicated one person may have died, but this is not officially confirmed.
- The Health Ministry deployed eight emergency units to manage the situation.
- Hospitals near the stadium are reporting overcrowding due to the influx of injured people.
- Alejandro Villanueva Stadium was built in 1974 and can hold 33,000 people.
- Alianza Lima is one of Peru's most successful soccer teams with 25 league titles.
