"At least one person died and 60 others were injured in what seemed to be a crush of fans at a popular soccer team's stadium in the Peruvian capital."
"Fire brigadier Marcos Pajuelo said there was at least one fatality and dozens of injured people who were taken to hospitals in the capital."
"Videos broadcast by local television stations showed a large crowd of fans in the south stands amidst an explosion of fireworks."
"The Ministry of Health said 60 people had been reported injured so far."
A crush of fans at the Alejandro Villanueva Stadium in Lima led to one fatality and 60 injuries. The incident occurred during an influx of Alianza Lima supporters before a match against Universitario. Authorities reported that police rescued individuals trapped in the stands. The Ministry of Health noted a wall collapse, but both police and Alianza Lima denied this claim. Videos showed injured fans and a large crowd amidst fireworks, with many taken to hospitals for treatment.
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