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Teen dies in France, unrest in London after France-Morocco match
FranceMoroccoWorld CupAulnoye-AymeriesLondonKylian MbappéOusmane DembéléMetropolitan Police
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A 17-year-old girl died in northern France after falling from a truck during celebrations of France's 2-0 victory over Morocco in the World Cup quarterfinals. The accident occurred in Aulnoye-Aymeries, where the teenager was riding on the back of a truck and fell, being crushed by the vehicle. She died at the scene, according to firefighters Source: El Mundo. France advanced to their third consecutive semifinal, with goals from Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé, and will face the winner of Spain vs Belgium Source: ABC.
Disturbances in London
While celebrations in France were largely peaceful aside from the tragic accident, London saw unrest. A police officer was injured and four people were arrested after Morocco fans clashed with authorities near Edgware Road. Bottles and fireworks were thrown, and the officer was hit in the head by a glass bottle and hospitalized Source: ABC. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the incident, which broke out after the match.
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“Una adolescente de 17 años falleció en el norte de Francia al caerse de un camión cuando celebraba la victoria de los Bleus contra Marruecos, en los cuartos de final del Mundial, informaron este viernes los bomberos.”
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“Un agente resultó herido y cuatro personas fueron arrestadas, según informó la policía londinense este viernes. Las imágenes que circulan por las redes sociales muestra a decenas de personas en Edgware Road, cerca de Hyde Park, lanzando botellas y otros objetos a las autoridades.”