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Vehicle hits crowd celebrating Mexico's World Cup win in Cabo San Lucas, 17 injured
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Vehicle hits crowd celebrating Mexico's World Cup win in Cabo San Lucas, 17 injured

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • A vehicle plowed into a crowd celebrating Mexico's World Cup victory in Cabo San Lucas, injuring 17 people.
  • The incident occurred on Lázaro Cárdenas Boulevard, a main tourist thoroughfare.
  • Authorities are investigating the incident, and the municipal government is providing support to the injured and their families.

A celebratory atmosphere in Cabo San Lucas turned into an emergency Wednesday night when a vehicle drove into a crowd of people celebrating Mexico's World Cup victory. At least 17 individuals sustained injuries, with one reported in serious condition.

The incident unfolded on the Lázaro Cárdenas Boulevard, a central area packed with residents and tourists cheering Mexico's 3-0 win over Czechia. Preliminary reports suggest the vehicle was in the midst of the festivities when fans surrounded it. The driver then accelerated abruptly, hitting multiple people.

Local hospitals, including the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) and General Hospital, received the injured. The municipal government of Los Cabos confirmed it is monitoring the situation and offering assistance to those affected and their families. Security forces have cordoned off the area as investigations into the cause of the incident are underway.

The celebrations for the victory of @miseleccionmx tonight ended in an emergency in Los Cabos. A driver ran over dozens of fans celebrating in Cabo San Lucas. 17 injured confirmed, one seriously.

— Gladys R. NavarroA journalist's tweet reporting on the incident.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.