Eagles fan, 18, dies after falling from light bar during the festivity

A Philadelphia Eagles fan who took the streets of the city to celebrate the team’s NFC championship winnings and the Super Bowl Lix Clinch died after falling off a light bar.

Type Sabapathy, an 18-year-old Temple University student, died after falling off the rod and landing upside down, the Philadelphia police told Fox 29 Philadelphia. The teenager was taken to the hospital and was in very critical condition before he eventually died.

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Temple University released a statement of the incident.

“The loss of a promising 18-year-old man who Tyler is both tragic and traumatic,” the school said. “There are no words that can make sense of it, and the whole Temple community mourns his passing away. Our hearts go out to Tyler’s family, friends, classmates and anyone who knew and loved him.

“Native in Toronto, Canada, Tyler was already a thriving student in Temple University’s College of Public Health, where he had a major in training and sports science. As a skilled gymnast with more than 120 medals in provincial, regional and international competitions, Tyler was fascinated by injury prevention, and this eventually led to pursuing the major he did.

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A Philadelphia Eagles flag is waved after Philadelphia Eagles beat the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Championship Game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on January 21, 2018. (Bill Streicher-USA Today Sports)

“As a member of the University’s Club Gymnastics team, Tyler showed unique self-discipline and work ethics, where he spent countless hours a week training and honoring his craft. He was loved by his teammates, friends and coaches here in Philadelphia.”

The hours of cheering for Eagle’s victory were destroyed by several events.

At least three people were injured when a driver hit a multitude of pedestrians who had left Lincoln Financial Field to celebrate the victory. The driver was in custody and the victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

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Several other events with fans climbing poles, shooting fireworks or accomplishing festive firearms were also caught on camera.

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