Following Paris Saint-Germain's impressive UEFA Champions League victory, celebrations turned tragic in France, with two deaths reported and hundreds arrested. The Ministry of the Interior revealed that the majority of arrests, 491, occurred in Paris where clashes with police erupted. Celebrations in the streets included car horns, cheers, and fireworks. A man died after being hit by a car while riding a scooter, and a 17-year-old was fatally stabbed in Dax, though it remains unclear if these incidents were connected to the festivities. The night was ultimately marred by violence overshadowing the victory parade planned for the following day.
The Ministry of the Interior reported that 491 individuals were arrested in Paris alone due to the chaos following PSG's Champions League victory.
Despite the celebratory atmosphere, authorities reported two fatalities linked to the celebrations, one involving a scooter accident and another a stabbing.
Authorities had to deploy water cannons on the Champs-Elysees to manage large crowds celebrating PSG’s 5-0 Champions League win.
The PSG team was supposed to hold a victory parade in Paris, but the night was marred by violence and arrests overshadowing the joy.
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