A tragic incident has marred celebrations following France’s victory over Morocco at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as a 17-year-old girl lost her life in northern France.
The incident occurred in the town of Aulnoye-Aymeries, where thousands of football fans had gathered in the streets to celebrate France’s progression to the semi-finals after a 2-0 win against Morocco.
According to reports, the teenager had climbed onto the side of a moving lorry alongside other supporters during the celebrations.
She reportedly lost her balance and fell onto the road, where she was run over by the same vehicle.
Emergency responders arrived promptly and attempted to revive her, but she was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after midnight.
A police spokesperson confirmed the sequence of events, noting that the victim fell from the vehicle before the fatal impact occurred.
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The driver of the lorry has been taken into custody and is expected to undergo alcohol and drug testing as part of an ongoing investigation into the incident.
Authorities also revealed that three witnesses were taken to the hospital with minor injuries and symptoms of shock.
The tragic accident comes amid widespread celebrations across France, with hundreds of thousands of fans taking to the streets.
While authorities had anticipated possible unrest following previous incidents tied to major football victories, reports indicate that celebrations remained largely peaceful, with only a small number of arrests recorded in Paris and minimal disturbances elsewhere.
Officials have once again warned against the dangerous practice of climbing onto moving vehicles during public celebrations, emphasizing the serious risks involved.
French authorities have since launched a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the teenager’s death.
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