The Peruvian Ministry of Health has confirmed a tragic event occurring Friday evening at Alejandro Villanueva Stadium, resulting in at least one death and nearly 50 injuries. The emergency unfolded in the nation’s capital during a high-energy gathering held in anticipation of a significant local football derby.
Addressing the press regarding the casualties, Health Minister Juan Carlos Velasco provided a somber update on the situation. “There has been an unfortunate incident at the stadium in which 47 people have been injured…and sadly there is one fatality,” Velasco stated. Despite the gravity of the announcement, the Minister did not clarify the specific nature or origin of the “incident.”
Conflicting reports have emerged regarding the structural integrity of the facility during the event. While preliminary accounts suggested that a section of the stadium wall may have buckled under the pressure of the crowd, the Alianza Lima football club—the primary tenants of the venue—issued a statement refuting claims that any architectural failure or collapse had taken place. Investigations remain ongoing as authorities seek to determine the exact circumstances of the tragedy.
