A 17-year-old girl in Paris fell off a truck and died while celebrating France’s 2026 World Cup quarter-final win over Morocco. France defeated Morocco 2-0 in their last-eight match.
After the victory, celebrations erupted across France with hundreds dancing in the streets of Paris. Amid the excitement, the teenage girl was on a truck at Aulnoye-Aymeries, near the northern city of Maubeuge, before she fell off and was run over by the vehicle.
She was declared dead at the scene. The driver has been detained, while another teenager who witnessed the fall was hospitalised suffering from shock. Meanwhile, in London, four people were arrested following “violent disorder” during French celebrations, with one officer injured.
Key Points:
A young life was lost in the excitement of victory celebrations
The incident highlights the dangers of public celebrations involving vehicles
Another teenager is traumatised after witnessing the tragedy
The driver of the truck has been detained for investigation
Similar disorder in London led to arrests and injuries
Authorities in France are investigating the incident. The driver remains in custody as police determine the circumstances of the tragedy.


