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Three injured, 47 arrested after PSG's win over Arsenal in Paris

Paris St Germain fans celebrate after reaching the final near the Champs Elysees avenue in Paris, France on May 7, 2025.


Photo credit: Abdul Saboor | Reuters

By  Reuters

What you need to know:

  • Three people were injured - one critically - after being struck by a car at midnight near the capital's iconic Champs-Elysees as PSG fans gathered to celebrate their semi-final win, said a Paris police source.
  • In the incident, captured on video, a driver was surrounded by supporters, with some climbing onto the vehicle. The driver then appeared to accelerate, striking several pedestrians which led to the car being attacked by angry fans.

Paris

Some 47 people were arrested in Paris and three others were injured after being struck by a car late on Wednesday, said French police, after Paris St Germain's victory over Arsenal which secured their place in the Champions League final.

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