A A 14-year-old boy was shot and killed in the southern French city of Montpellier after being intentionally hit by a car as fans celebrated France’s victory in the World Cup semi-finals.
The driver fled the scene But the vehicle appeared nearby and police were investigating what could have caused the hit and run, according to authorities.
A video posted to Twitter showed a car driving perilously close to crowds on the street following France’s victory over Morocco on Wednesday night.
The boy, whose name has not been made public, He was taken to the hospital and died for his wounds. French media said he was 14 years old.
French MP Nathalie Oziol expressed her “immense sadness (that) a sporting event ends in absolute tragedy”.
Elsewhere in France, crowds in Paris and other cities erupted in cheers as France advanced to the final of the tournament. The festivities were relatively subdued.
Disappointed Moroccan fans mingled with enthusiastic supporters of the winning team and paid tribute to the North African team’s record-breaking result.
In the capital of Belgium, about 100 people were arrested Wednesday night after fans threw fireworks at police and damaged vehicles in central Brussels.
Source: Clarin
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