At least 60 people were injured after a wall of the Alejandro Villanueva Stadium collapsed ahead of a match against Universitario in Lima, Peru, on Friday evening, April 4. After receiving the information, rescue teams along with police rushed to the scene and placed hospitals on high alert.
The incident occurred at Estadio Alejandro Villanueva, widely known as Matute, which is a huge football ground situated in the Matute neighbourhood of the La Victoria district in Lima.
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Peru Health Ministry said that eight units of rescue teams were dispatched to Alejandro Villanueva Stadium following the report of structural collapse. The ministry in its X post said, "Mobile Emergency Medical Service (SAMU) mobilised to provide prehospital care to those affected, in coordination with the General Volunteer Fire Department of Peru."
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.