Thirteen individuals sustained injuries when a car collided with a crowd gathering for the Espanyol-Barcelona match, with authorities confirming that none are in serious danger.
Car Collision Injures Thirteen Outside Espanyol vs. Barcelona Match
Car Collision Injures Thirteen Outside Espanyol vs. Barcelona Match
A car crash outside the derby match injures fans but no serious conditions reported.
Thirteen fans were injured as a car plowed into a crowd gathered outside the stadium for the highly anticipated derby match between Espanyol and Barcelona on Thursday evening. The incident unfolded moments after Barcelona secured a victory, clinching the La Liga title with a 2-0 win over their rival.
The match was interrupted briefly as officials addressed the situation with law enforcement. According to police reports, four individuals were transported to the hospital for treatment, yet all injuries were reported as minor. Authorities assured that there was no ongoing risk to spectators inside the stadium.
The driver of the vehicle has been detained under suspicion of dangerous driving and causing bodily harm. Eyewitness videos circulating on social media showed the car halted near waste bins before it surged into the throng of supporters.
Local officials noted that the accident occurred as Espanyol fans assembled to greet their team’s coach. Ten ambulances were dispatched to the scene in response to the emergency call, with the most significant injury reported being a broken leg.
Salvador Illa, the president of the Government of Catalonia, who was present during the match, provided reassurance on a Spanish broadcasting channel. “It was an accident,” he stated, “some people were injured, but not seriously. There are no major incidents to report.”
This unsettling event cast a shadow over the derby festivities, emphasizing the importance of safety amidst the passion of football.
