Liga MX confirmed on Monday that authorities made arrests following the death of a fan following the match between Santos Laguna and Monterrey on Sunday night.
The incident took place on a public road near the Corona del Santos Stadium in Torreón, according to a statement released by Liga MX.
A truck reportedly ran over a group of Monterrey fans, killing one and sending at least four others to the hospital.
“For now, the alleged perpetrators have been arrested and are being held by local authorities, whom we trust will quickly follow up on the investigation,” the league's statement reads.
“All of us in Liga MX, Santos and Monterrey send our condolences to the family of the deceased, as well as our support and solidarity with the other victims.”
Mikel Arriola, president of Liga MX, I also wrote in XEarlier on Twitter, he said the league's security chief would meet with Santos management and relevant authorities early Monday to establish details and get first-hand details of the “unfortunate event.”
“Once the facts are clarified and responsibilities are determined by the competent authorities, Liga MX will act accordingly,” added Arriola.
