A 17-year-old girl died Thursday during celebrations following France’s victory over Morocco in the World Cup quarterfinals.

The teenager was celebrating Les Bleus’ win after climbing onto the back of a truck. She then fell onto the road and was run over by the same vehicle, according to reports from French media.

Teenager fell from truck and crushed during celebrations

The incident occurred in Aulnoye-Aymeries, a town in northern France, according to La Voix du Nord.

Witnesses said the truck driver allowed several people to climb onto the back of the vehicle, including the victim. Police immediately detained the driver, who was placed in custody as authorities investigated the circumstances surrounding the crash.

A second minor who was near the scene was also taken to the hospital, according to AFP. The child was transported to a medical center in Maubeuge while suffering from shock, health officials confirmed.

Paris celebrations largely peaceful despite security concerns

Authorities had prepared for possible unrest in Paris, deploying more than 20,000 police officers across the French capital ahead of the celebrations.

Despite those concerns, the night passed without major incidents. Police made only 10 arrests, and officials said there were no other serious incidents reported during the celebrations.

According to the Paris Police Prefecture, the celebrations remained largely calm, although tensions briefly escalated in the city’s 7th arrondissement, where a fight broke out between fans. One person suffered minor injuries after being stabbed.

Tensions reported in London after France-Morocco match

Celebrations were more tense in London, where clashes broke out between some fans and police officers on Edgware Road, a major street in northwest London.

One police officer was injured during the unrest, while four people were arrested for public disorder and causing disturbances following the end of the France-Morocco match.

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