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Twelve Algerians killed during football celebrations

Twelve people reportedly die in Algeria during celebrations following the national team's qualification for the 2014 World Cup.

Twelve people have reportedly died in Algeria during celebrations following the national team's qualification for next year's World Cup.

A further 240 people are understood to have been injured on Tuesday night.

Nine fans were killed in car accidents in the cities of Bejaia and Biskra respectively, while a further three died in other towns, according to The AP.

Algeria sealed their place at the 2014 World Cup with a 1-0 win over Burkina Faso in Bilda.

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