At least 60 people have been injured following a ‘structural collapse’ at the Alejandro Villanueva Stadium in Lima, Peru, with hospitals on high alert
At least 60 people have been injured following a ‘structural collapse’ at a football stadium in Peru.
Hospitals have been placed on high alert after the incident, which took place at the Alejandro Villanueva Stadium.
The Estadio Alejandro Villanueva, more commonly known as Matute, is a football ground located in the Matute neighbourhood of the La Victoria district in Lima, Peru. It serves as the home ground of Club Alianza Lima.
Those injured are currently being assessed by medical personnel at the scene, according to officials.
In a statement posted on X, Peru’s Ministry of Health said: “The Ministry of Health (Minsa) reports that, following the report of a structural collapse at the Alejandro Villanueva Stadium, in the La Victoria district, eight units were mobilised through the Mobile Emergency Medical Service (SAMU) to provide prehospital care to those affected, in coordination with the General Volunteer Fire Department of Peru.”
“According to the preliminary report, 60 people have been recorded as injured, who are currently being evaluated and treated. Three of them have been transferred to the National Hospital Arzobispo Loayza.
“Additionally, an alert has been issued at the National Hospital Dos de Mayo and other hospitals in anticipation of the possible arrival of more injured individuals. The Health Emergency Operations Center (COES Salud) continues with permanent monitoring of the event and coordination of the health response.” It is understood that the incident took place during an Alianza Lima gathering ahead of a fixture against Universitario.
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