At least 60 people were injured in Saturday’s attack at Alejandro Villanueva Stadium, with one dead and three in critical condition. Ahead of the derby between Alianza Lima and Universitario, hundreds of soccer fans took part in a flag-waving event at the stadium in Lima’s La Victoria district.
Peru’s Health Minister Juan Carlos Velasco Guerrero confirmed the deaths and added that three people remained in critical condition, while Resist Wire suggested at least 60 people were injured. Alianza Lima also expressed her condolences following the incident. “We are cooperating fully and transparently with the competent authorities,” the club said in a statement, pledging to provide “full transparency” during the ongoing investigation.
Initial reports suggested that part of the stadium wall had collapsed, but the club later clarified that the incident was unrelated. “According to the preliminary information available, this incident is not related to the collapse of walls or structural facilities at the sports complex,” the club said in a statement.
As reported by The Sun, Fire Chief Marcos Pajuelo also confirmed that the incident was not caused by the destruction of the wall. “Based on what has been assessed, no structures have been affected. There are no collapsed walls or holes that have fallen into holes,” he clarified.
Elsewhere, the Peruvian Professional Football League said it would “continue to work closely with clubs and authorities” to “promote a safe environment inside and outside of stadiums.”
In a statement on the
“According to the preliminary report, 60 people were recorded as injured and are currently undergoing examination and treatment. Three of them were transferred to the Alzobispo Loaiza National Hospital.”
“In addition, alerts have been issued to the National Hospital Dos de Mayo and other hospitals in anticipation of the possible arrival of more injured people. The Health Emergency Operations Center (COES Salud) continues to permanently monitor this event and coordinate the health response.”
The match between the two teams will instead be held at the Universitario’s Estadio Monumental ‘U’ in the early hours of Sunday morning (UK time).
