Mexico secured a 3-0 victory over Czechia in the World Cup group stage on Wednesday night, but celebrations in Cabo San Lucas turned tragic when a vehicle drove through a crowd, injuring several people. Los Cabos city hall confirmed the incident in a statement, noting that the vehicle was surrounded by a group of people before it drove through the crowd for reasons yet to be determined by authorities.
Incident Details
According to city hall, the incident occurred after Mexico's match at Mexico City Stadium, where the co-hosts scored three second-half goals to eliminate Czechia and finish the group phase with maximum points. An unverified video circulating on social media appears to show a car ramming into a crowd, but Reuters could not immediately verify its authenticity.
The popular tourist resort of Cabo San Lucas was the scene of the gathering, and city hall said several people were injured. The competent authority is investigating the cause of the incident.
Match Recap
Mexico's victory over Czechia was decisive, with all three goals coming in the second half. The win ensured Mexico topped their group with a perfect record, while Czechia was eliminated from the tournament. The match was played at Mexico City Stadium, a key venue for the World Cup.
More details on the vehicle incident are expected to follow as investigations continue.
