By Toby TAIWO
Newsafric, com reports that a 17-year-old died during celebrations after France’s World Cup win over Morocco, while police reported isolated incidents in France and London.
The teenager was celebrating Les Bleus’ win after climbing onto the back of a truck. She then fell onto the road and was run over by the same vehicle, according to reports from French media.
The incident occurred in Aulnoye-Aymeries, a town in northern France, according to La Voix du Nord.
Witnesses said the truck driver allowed several people to climb onto the back of the vehicle, including the victim. Police immediately detained the driver, who was placed in custody as authorities investigated the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Emergency services confirmed the incident on Friday.
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A second minor who was near the scene was also taken to the hospital, according to AFP. The child was transported to a medical center in Maubeuge while suffering from shock, health officials confirmed.
Authorities had prepared for possible unrest in Paris, deploying more than 20,000 police officers across the French capital ahead of the celebrations.
Despite those concerns, the night passed without major incidents. Police made only 10 arrests, and officials said there were no other serious incidents reported during the celebrations.
According to the Paris Police Prefecture, the celebrations remained largely calm, although tensions briefly escalated in the city’s 7th arrondissement, where a fight broke out between fans. One person suffered minor injuries after being stabbed.
