A driver injured between 17 and 20 people during celebrations for the Mexican national football team’s victory in Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, according to local media reports. The incident occurred as fans gathered to cheer for “el Tri,” resulting in multiple casualties during the festivities.
Key Details
- Location: Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico
- Context: Celebrations following a win by the Mexican national football team
- Casualties: Reported between 17 and 20 injured persons
- Evidence: Video footage of the incident has been circulated
How the Incident Unfolded
Fans celebrating a victory by the Mexican national team were struck by a vehicle during public festivities in Los Cabos, according to reports from N+ and Reforma. The event, tied to World Cup-related celebrations, turned into a mass-casualty incident when a driver ran through the crowd of supporters.
According to Mediotiempo, video footage exists of the moment the vehicle struck the fans. The reports characterize the event as a multiple hit-and-run occurring amidst the high-energy environment of the sports celebrations.
Conflicting Reports on Casualty Counts
Media outlets provided varying figures regarding the number of people injured in the crash. La Jornada reported that the driver hit at least 17 people. However, Mediotiempo cited a higher toll, reporting that at least 20 individuals were injured during the incident.
