the party in philadelphia Got way too rowdy after The Eagles defeated the 49ers In the NFC Championship game on Sunday.
Some Eagles fans have suffered injuries after the CEPTA bus stop they were standing at collapsed on South Broad Street near City Hall, according to The Guardian. Crime Philly update. The website added that several injuries had been reported.
In video of the incident, a group of people can be seen falling through the glass roof of the bus shelter while crowds of fans surround them. The footage does not show the aftermath of the collapse, although the crowd’s reaction to this is heard, with people gasping and screaming.
One can be heard shouting, “Oh my God,” while another added, “I told you.”
It is unclear whether medical staff or medical authorities have arrived at the scene.
Thousands of fans filled the streets of Philadelphia, as chants of “Fly Eagles Fly” could be heard traveling from Link to downtown as celebrations continued into the early morning hours.
Ahead of the festivities, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney hoped things wouldn’t escalate.
Eagles fans celebrate above the SEPTA bus stop after the NFC Championship game.
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Eagles fans celebrate above the SEPTA bus stop after the NFC Championship game.
Eagles fans celebrate above the SEPTA bus stop after the NFC Championship game.
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“As a lifelong Philadelphia resident and mayor of this great city, I am thrilled to see fans of all ages and from every neighborhood celebrate shoulder to shoulder, filled with pride and excitement,” Kenny said in a statement. “This is a great night and I ask the people of Philadelphia to celebrate with joy, safety and respect.”
In preparation for the massive fan presence, police greased poles in downtown Philadelphia and erected barricades near popular areas, including City Hall.
That didn’t stop Eagles fans from climbing the lighting fixtures and other structures after a dominant Eagles team beat the 49ers 31-7 to earn their tickets to the 2023 Super Bowl. At one point, Seven people at least She was hanging from a traffic light.
“Many of the preparations made reflect similar events that occurred in the past with the Phillies’ NLCS celebrations being the most recent example,” the police said.
Eagles fans celebrate in Philadelphia
Eagles fans celebrate in Philadelphia
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Eagles fans celebrate in Philadelphia
Eagles fans celebrate in Philadelphia
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This is the fourth time the Eagles have played in the Super Bowl. They last played in the big game in February 2018, when they defeated Tom Brady and the Patriots to win their first championship.
The Eagles will now face the Chiefs at State Farm Stadium in Arizona on February 12th.