North Macedonian soccer player Andrej Lazarov has been identified as one of the victims of a deadly nightclub fire in Kočani on Sunday, March 16. The FC Shkupi club confirmed his death in a statement, citing smoke inhalation and his heroic attempt to save others.
At least 59 people have died and over 155 are injured in the blaze caused by pyrotechnics during a concert at the Pulse nightclub. This incident is one of the worst in recent years for the country.
North Macedonia’s Interior Minister Panche Toshkovski and Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski expressed their condolences, with the government vowing to investigate the causes of the tragedy and provide support to those affected.
European Commissioner Marta Kos also offered her condolences, stating that she is “deeply saddened” by the loss of young lives. The incident has sent shockwaves through the football community and beyond.
Source: https://people.com/soccer-star-25-dies-after-reportedly-trying-to-save-lives-in-nightclub-fire-11697937