The Government of Mexico City has confirmed the deaths of four individuals following celebrations near the Ángel de la Independencia related to the national team’s victory over Ecuador. According to Secretary of Health Nadine Gasman, three victims died from asphyxia, while a fourth person, a man of approximately 30 years old, died following a medical emergency involving an alcoholic state and subsequent hemorrhaging.
Details of the incident
Emergency services responded to a total of 28 individuals during the event, treating them for a range of issues including fractures, contusions, physical injuries, alcohol intoxication, and anxiety crises. The fatalities were identified by authorities as a 48-year-old woman found on Berna Street, as well as a 44-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman located on the streets of Hamburgo and Lancaster.
The fourth victim, who remains unidentified, was initially hospitalized after presenting with a severe alcoholic condition and bleeding before he eventually succumbed to his injuries. Secretary of Health Nadine Gasman noted that the death of this individual was linked to a convulsive crisis that led to cardiorespiratory arrest.
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The local government has committed to providing emergency financial support to the families of the victims to assist with funeral expenses, and the Secretary of Government, César, confirmed that state officials will provide ongoing accompaniment to the affected families.
Official response and investigation
President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed her condolences during her Wednesday morning conference, confirming that she has instructed Secretary of the Interior Rosa Icela Rodríguez to provide necessary support to the families involved. The President emphasized the need for citizens to “have care and celebrate with responsibility” during public events.
Secretary of Citizen Security Pablo Vázquez announced that investigations are underway to establish the precise circumstances surrounding these deaths. The city government has pledged to continue efforts to mitigate risks in future public gatherings of this nature.
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