Teen Girl Dies in Lorry Accident During World Cup Celebration

A tragic incident occurred in Aulnoy-Aymeries, France, where a 17-year-old girl died while celebrating France's World Cup victory over Morocco. According to reports, she was among thousands of supporters in the streets when she climbed onto the side of a lorry.
She fell onto the road and was subsequently crushed by the vehicle. Efforts to revive her were made at the scene, but she was declared dead shortly after midnight.
The truck driver has been arrested and is undergoing tests for alcohol and drugs. French authorities have opened an investigation into the fatal accident, which took place during widespread celebrations across the country.
This incident highlights the dangers associated with such celebrations, as climbing onto moving vehicles has become a common but risky practice among football fans. Despite the tragic event, police reported that celebrations were largely peaceful, with only 10 arrests made in Paris.
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