Vehicle Moves Through Crowd at Mexico World Cup Celebration in Cabo San Lucas, Injuring 17 Including Driver

MEXICO CITY — A vehicle drove through a crowd celebrating Mexico’s World Cup victory in Cabo San Lucas on Wednesday night, injuring 17 people, @NBCNews reported. The incident took place after Mexico defeated the Czech Republic 3-0 in the team’s final group-stage match. City hall said the vehicle had been surrounded by people before it moved through the crowd.

Seventeen people received medical treatment, including the driver, who was arrested. Authorities have not released further details on the cause. Acting Mayor Jose Manuel Larumbe issued a statement expressing solidarity with those affected.

“I would like to express our deepest solidarity with the people affected and their families following the unfortunate events that occurred tonight,” he said, adding that the public would be kept informed about the investigation. Cabo San Lucas lies on Mexico’s Baja California peninsula and ranks among the country’s leading luxury tourist destinations within the Municipality of Los Cabos.