Mexico defeated Ecuador 0-2 in the Round of 32 of the World Cup to qualify for the pre-quarter-finals after 40 years._x000D_
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More than 1 million people took to the streets of Mexico City to celebrate after the win. According to the city administration, most people gathered around the Angel of Independence in the center of the city._x000D_
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After the match, celebrations continued in different areas of the city until late, where fireworks were also set off._x000D_
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However, during the celebration, emergency services transferred three unconscious people to the hospital after providing first aid and CPR at different locations, but all three died of suffocation._x000D_
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According to the health department, the dead include a 19-year-old girl, a 48-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man._x000D_
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Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada expressed her condolences to the affected families and assured them of her full support. Later, in a social media message, she appealed to fans to “always celebrate with responsibility, caution and compassion.â€
