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 restaurant workers cleaning up broken glasses after the violent episode. In the clip, ambulance sirens can be heard as revelers congregate along the promenade.
Six ambulances were called to the promenade, Nice Matin reported, after the crowd was thrown into a panic by a firecracker. Credit: Luis Python via Storyful
