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WATCH Blast Reportedly Hits Philadelphia After Super Bowl Match Amid Fan Riots

© REUTERS / Mark MakelaPolice clash with fans celebrating the Philadelphia Superbowl LII victory over the New England Patriots in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania U.S. February 5, 2018
Police clash with fans celebrating the Philadelphia Superbowl LII victory over the New England Patriots in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania U.S. February 5, 2018 - Sputnik International
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A blast has occurred and several people have been injured during the celebration of the Philadelphia Eagles' victory over the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl.

Sports fans spilled out on the streets following the historic match between the Philadelphia Eagles' victory and the New England Patriots, resulting in the victory of the former.

The celebration that began with people, setting off fireworks and honking their car horns outgrew into a havoc with flipped cars and an unidentified number of people being injured.

Antifa activists have reportedly joined the mass celebration. According to the preliminary data, received with the use of a police drone, the total number of people on the streets has reached 100,000.

Local authorities have deployed riot police with shields, however, they are requesting back-up as the situation in some parts of the city is out of control. People are posting photos on Tweeter showing the crowd vandalizing buildings and looting shops.

 

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