A vehicle struck multiple people at a gathering in the popular tourist resort of Cabo San Lucas following Mexico's victory in a World Cup match on Wednesday night, Los Cabos' city hall said in a statement. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing The Guardian.
"According to preliminary information, the vehicle was surrounded by a group of people and, for reasons to be determined by the competent authority, drove through the crowd, injuring several people," city hall added.
An unverified video has circulated on social media showing a car ramming a crowd; Reuters could not immediately verify its authenticity.
Earlier, the co-hosts scored three second-half goals at Mexico City Stadium to eliminate Czechia from the World Cup and end the group phase with maximum points.
The circumstances of the incident are under investigation. City hall has not yet released the exact number of injured. Law enforcement has not provided information on whether the driver has been detained.
Following Mexico's World Cup victory, celebrations took place across the country, but the incident in Cabo San Lucas cast a shadow over the festivities. Local authorities urged residents and tourists to exercise caution.
Emergency services and police arrived at the scene. The injured were taken to hospital; their condition is not yet known.
The Mexican Football Association has not made an official statement regarding the incident but called for calm among fans.
Cabo San Lucas is a world-famous resort town that attracted many tourists and fans during the World Cup. The incident occurred on one of the city's main streets.
The investigation is ongoing. Further information will be released later.