Topline
At least three people were injured in Philadelphia on Sunday night after a car drove into a crowd of football fans celebrating the Philadelphia Eagles’ NFC Final win against the Washington Commanders.
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Key Facts
The Philadelphia Police Department told local news outlets that the three injured individuals were in stable condition and none of them had sustained life-threatening injuries.
In a post on X, the police described the incident as an “Auto Vs. Pedestrians crash” and said it did not “appear intentional at this time.”
The police also told reporters that both the car and the driver had been taken into custody.
The incident took place around 9:30 p.m. local time, more than an hour after the Eagles won the game, near Philadelphia’s Center City area.
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Key Background
After the game, several thousands of fans took to the streets of Philadelphia to celebrate the Eagles winning the NFC title and making the Superbowl. Despite efforts by local authorities to prevent it, several fans were seen climbing up traffic poles and other roadside structures. Police told the Philadelphia Inquirer that the celebrations had caused property damage and led to “several arrests.” According to ABC affiliate, Action News, some of the arrested individuals had jumped on cars, while others had thrown water bottles at police officers.
Further Reading
Car plows into Eagles fans in Philadelphia after NFC championship game (ABC News)
Eagles fans climb poles, party in the streets, and celebrate another trip to the Super Bowl (Philadelphia Inquirer)
