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"Relatives of victims of the Alianza Lima football club send-off rally gathered outside the stadium on Friday, as police and emergency services worked to deal with the aftermath of an incident that left one person dead and dozens more injured. Footage shows law enforcement officers, vehicles, ambulances, and fire engines deployed outside the facility. People could be seen in tears, comforting each other. Some also gathered at local hospitals, awaiting updates on relatives who had been transported there. The incident occurred during a pre-match 'banderazo' rally outside Lima's Alejandro Villanueva Stadium, where Alianza Lima and Universitario de Deportes fans gathered to support their teams. Reports said the festive event quickly turned overcrowded, with several people affected by crowd pressure. "I am devastated by what has happened [...] there was a real bottleneck, and people entered, and then a crowd of people came and forced their way in, and that was it, not that they entered, honestly," one resident living nearby the stadium shared. "Much sorrow, much sorrow for the families, the people who, in a moment of fun, will no longer be able to return home," expressed an Alianza Lima fan. One supporter, whose identity had not been disclosed, was confirmed dead, while at least 60 others were injured and taken to nearby medical facilities. The cause of death was still being determined at the time of publication. An investigation has been launched to clarify what happened and who may be responsible. Officials had previously denied a structure had collapsed inside the stadium. Alianza Lima, on its part, issued a statement on its social media platforms, expressing condolences for the injured and the family of the deceased fan. "
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