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Mexico City Celebrations Leave Two Dead After Crowd Panic Near Angel of Independence Monument

Mexico City officials confirm two people die from asphyxiation during mass celebrations after Mexico's 2-0 World Cup win over Ecuador and a third death reported by local media is not yet confirmed as investigations continue.Emergency responders report a crowd panic near the Angel of Independence, reportedly triggered by fireworks, that causes several people to fall; ERUM and the Red Cross treat five people on site and transport two unconscious individuals to hospitals.Clara Brugada Molina expresses condolences and urges responsible celebrating while goals by Raúl Jiménez and Julián Quiñones advance Mexico to the last 16 against England or the Democratic Republic of the Congo with a possible quarterfinal against Brazil or Norway.
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