Two French football fans have died while a wild celebrations erupted following the country’s World Cup victory, reports The Independent.
The celebration turned to widespread rioting and looting after France beat Croatia 4-2 in the final to win the tournament for the second time.
In the city of Annecy, 350 miles east of Paris, a 50-year-old man died after he jumped into a canal and broke his neck following Les Bleus' victory.
Meanwhile, in Saint-Felix, a man believed to be in his 30s died after his car crashed into a tree as he was celebrating.
In the city of Nancy a three-year-old boy and two six-year-old girls were also seriously injured after they were struck by a motorcycle during celebrations.
Elsewhere, there were also clashes in Lyon between police and approximately 100 people, as those celebrating climbed on top of vehicles.
At least ten people were arrested in Marseille, where two members of the security forces were injured in clashes, a police spokesman said.
A total of 4,000 police and security forces were deployed to control the celebrations.
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