French Football Fans Celebrate World Cup Semi-Final Win Before Stampede in Nice

StoryfulNews 2018-07-11

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At least 30 people were injured after a stampede broke out in a popular nightlife district in Nice, France, amid jubilant celebrations to mark France’s World Cup semi-final victory over Belgium on Tuesday, July 10.

Chaotic scenes erupted on Cours Saleya as French fans celebrated their team’s 1-0 victory. This video filmed by an eyewitness shows fans setting off red, white and blue flares shortly before the chaos began.

Six ambulance were called to the scene, Nice Matin reported, after the crowd was thrown into a panic by a firecracker. Credit: Anonymous via Storyful


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