Buenos Aires, Argentina, Jun 4 (AP) A spectator died from a fall at Estadio Monumental during an Argentine Primera Division match between River Plate and Defensa y Justicia on Saturday.

River Plate said in a statement that “a supporter jumped into the void” from one of the upper sections and “died immediately” during the first half of the game.

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The club added “no violent situation took place around him” and “within 30 minutes the stadium had been completely emptied.”

River Plate added local authorities were investigating the incident.

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Referee Fernando Rapallini decided to suspend the scoreless match shortly after he was informed about the incident.

River Plate finished a two-year renovation of its stadium in March. Its capacity was increased from 72,000 to 83,200 seats. (AP)

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