Car drives into celebrating crowd in Cabo San Lucas – at least 17 injured after World Cup match

In the collision, at least 17 people were injured according to the current state of knowledge. Emergency responders transported the injured to surrounding hospitals to receive medical care. The authorities initially provided no further details on the condition of those affected or possible life-threatening injuries.

Celebrations after the victory over the Czech Republic

Mexico had played its final group-stage match at the World Cup on Wednesday and defeated the Czech Republic 3-0. In Cabo San Lucas and other parts of the country, fans poured into the streets after the final whistle to celebrate the success. Such spontaneous celebrations are a common sight in Mexico after victories by the national team.

Cabo San Lucas is located at the southern end of Mexico's Baja California peninsula and is a popular tourist destination as a beach resort with numerous hotels and beaches. International vacationers also regularly stay there. Boulevard Lazaro Cardenas is one of the city's busy streets.

Investigations and arrest

The Los Cabos city administration and security authorities announced that they would fully investigate the incident. Investigations into the exact cause, the driver's motive, and the course of the drive are ongoing. Statements published so far provide no information on whether the crowd was deliberately targeted or whether it was an unintentional accident resulting from a loss of control.

The incident triggered numerous reactions on social networks. Many users expressed dismay about the injured and called for a swift investigation. At the same time, others pointed to the overall peaceful atmosphere of the World Cup celebrations and emphasized that such incidents remain an exception.

According to the authorities, the injured are to continue receiving medical care. Investigators are evaluating evidence at the scene, surveillance camera footage, and witness statements in order to reconstruct the exact sequence of events.

Mexico's next opponent in the further course of the tournament is Bosnia, according to the World Cup schedule. Whether and how the incident will affect the mood surrounding the Mexican team's upcoming matches remains to be seen.

The authorities called on the public to continue sharing information. Residents and tourists who witnessed the incident could contact the local police or the Los Cabos city administration, according to the statement.