2 dead, over 500 arrested in France during PSG win celebrations

ATHENS

At least two people were killed and more than 500 arrested in France during celebrations after PSG crushed Italy Milan 5-0 to win the Champions League last night, according to local media on Sunday.

A 23-year-old man riding a scooter died after he was hit by a car during celebrations in Paris, BFMTV reported, citing the Paris prosecutor’s office.

A 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death during the celebrations in the southwestern town of Dax, it added.

During the celebrations across the country, 192 civilians, 22 law enforcement officers and seven firefighters were also injured, according to the broadcaster.

Some 559 individuals, including 491 in Paris, were arrested, it added.