A BLOODY riot broke out at a football match in Mexico on Saturday with multiple feared dead after shock videos showed brawls in the stands.
The brawls broke out about 60 minutes into the match.
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Queretaro was losing 1-0 after a goal by Julio Furch when the chaos broke out, according to reports.
Multiple reports indicate fans rushed the field and began attacking each other. The two teams have a decades-old rivalry.
Families with young children could be seen running to safety. The game had to be suspended due to the large-scale nature of the brawls.
Liga MX confirmed several fans were transported to the hospital.
One report from the Coordination of Civil Protection of the State of Querétaro indicates as many as 22 people were transported, with nine in serious condition.
Liga MX is the top professional football division within the Mexican football system.
Mikel Arriola, President of Liga MX, released a statement via Twitter that has been translated to English.
“Unacceptable and unfortunate violence at the Corregidora stadium in Queretaro.
“Those responsible for the lack of security in the stadium will be punished in an exemplary manner. The safety of our players and fans is a priority!”
La Corregidora stadium is located in Querétaro City, Mexico.
The investigation is ongoing.
More to follow…
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