Teenagers Die As Fans & Police Clash Before Copa Libertadores Game

Two teenagers died pursuing confrontation betwixt fans and constabulary earlier Chilean nine Colo Colo's crippled against Brazilian broadside Fortaleza successful nan Copa Libertadores.

The deaths occurred pursuing fighting aft constabulary blocked astir 100 fans arsenic they tried to participate nan Monumental Stadium successful Santiago.

"What is known is that 1 of nan fences crushed these 2 and an investigation is nether measurement into whether a constabulary car was progressive successful nan death," said section charismatic Francisco Morales.

Local media person said nan victims were aged 13 and 18.

Police wide Alex Bahamondes said a constabulary serviceman had been charged successful nan lawsuit and that "statements are being taken regarding nan events".

The group lucifer successful nan Copa Libertadores did commencement but was later cancelled.

South American football's governing assemblage Conmebol said it "deeply regrets nan decease of 2 fans adjacent nan Monumental Stadium".

In a statement, nan assemblage expressed its "deepest condolences to their families and loved ones" and said "all accusation regarding nan events that occurred wrong and extracurricular nan stadium" will beryllium sent to its disciplinary committee.