During the thrilling clash where Barcelona clinched the La Liga title with a 2-0 win, an unfortunate incident caused a brief stoppage as police managed the aftermath of the crash.
Car Collides with Fans at Espanyol-Barcelona Match, Injuring 13
Car Collides with Fans at Espanyol-Barcelona Match, Injuring 13
Thirteen people sustained injuries when a vehicle struck a crowd outside the highly-anticipated derby match in Barcelona.
Thirteen individuals were reported injured after a car unexpectedly accelerated into fans congregating outside the stadium. Four individuals were transported to the hospital, though their conditions remain stable, according to local authorities. The driver has since been apprehended on allegations of dangerous driving.
On Thursday, tension turned to panic as a car collided with a crowd of enthusiastic supporters gathered outside the stadium ahead of the derby between Espanyol and Barcelona. Thirteen fans were injured in the chaos, prompting immediate attention from emergency services.
The incident delayed the kickoff of the match for several minutes after police briefed the referee on the scene's status. Videos shared on social media captured the moment a vehicle, having come to a halt near some refuse bins, suddenly surged into the group of supporters.
Local police confirmed that four of the injured individuals were taken to a nearby hospital, but fortunately, none are facing life-threatening injuries. Officials reassured the public that the situation posed no risk to those inside the stadium during the match.
The collision occurred as Espanyol fans assembled to greet their team's coach, resulting in a swift emergency response, including ten ambulances dispatched to the site. Amidst the concerning reports, the most severe injury reported thus far was a broken leg.
Addressing the incident, Salvador Illa, the president of the Government of Catalonia and a spectator at the game, reassured viewers in an interview with Movistar Plus, “It was an accident, some people were injured, but not seriously. There are no major incidents to report.”
On Thursday, tension turned to panic as a car collided with a crowd of enthusiastic supporters gathered outside the stadium ahead of the derby between Espanyol and Barcelona. Thirteen fans were injured in the chaos, prompting immediate attention from emergency services.
The incident delayed the kickoff of the match for several minutes after police briefed the referee on the scene's status. Videos shared on social media captured the moment a vehicle, having come to a halt near some refuse bins, suddenly surged into the group of supporters.
Local police confirmed that four of the injured individuals were taken to a nearby hospital, but fortunately, none are facing life-threatening injuries. Officials reassured the public that the situation posed no risk to those inside the stadium during the match.
The collision occurred as Espanyol fans assembled to greet their team's coach, resulting in a swift emergency response, including ten ambulances dispatched to the site. Amidst the concerning reports, the most severe injury reported thus far was a broken leg.
Addressing the incident, Salvador Illa, the president of the Government of Catalonia and a spectator at the game, reassured viewers in an interview with Movistar Plus, “It was an accident, some people were injured, but not seriously. There are no major incidents to report.”
