The Beni Messous University Hospital received 38 injured people, while three deaths were recorded. Ben Aknoun Hospital also received 27 injured people, while Bab El Oued Hospital received 16.
One tragic incident marred the celebratory atmosphere at 5 July Stadium in Algiers, where a fan died after a security barrier collapse during MC Alger's league title celebration.
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