Thirteen spectators were hurt when a vehicle drove into a crowd outside the Espanyol-Barcelona derby, leading to an arrest and a brief match delay.
Car Crash Injures Thirteen at Espanyol-Barcelona Derby Match
Car Crash Injures Thirteen at Espanyol-Barcelona Derby Match
A car collided with fans outside a football match, resulting in multiple injuries but no serious conditions reported.
The Spanish La Liga derby match between Espanyol and Barcelona was marred by a tragic incident when a car crashed into a group of fans waiting outside the stadium on Thursday. Thirteen individuals sustained injuries in the mishap, which occurred during the early engagement of the match that saw Barcelona clinch the La Liga title with a decisive 2-0 victory. Following the accident, the match was temporarily suspended to allow police to address the situation and provide necessary updates to the referee.
According to Barcelona police, four of the injured individuals were transported to the hospital; however, none were reported to be suffering from life-threatening injuries. The authorities confirmed through a social media announcement that there was no imminent danger to those inside the stadium during the event. The driver of the vehicle has been taken into custody on accusations of dangerous driving and inflicting injury on others.
Eyewitness accounts shared on social media indicated that the car had come to a stop near some waste bins as Espanyol supporters gathered to greet their team’s arrival. Subsequently, the vehicle surged into the crowd, creating chaos among fans. Emergency services reacted promptly, dispatching ten ambulances to the scene to assist with those injured. Reports from local officials disclosed that the most severe injury suffered among the casualties was a broken leg.
Salvador Illa, President of the Government of Catalonia, who attended the match, spoke to Spanish media, asserting, "It was an accident, some people were injured, but not seriously. There are no major incidents to report." As fans continue to celebrate Barcelona's title triumph, the incident serves as a sobering reminder of the unpredictable dangers that can surface, even in festive public gatherings.
According to Barcelona police, four of the injured individuals were transported to the hospital; however, none were reported to be suffering from life-threatening injuries. The authorities confirmed through a social media announcement that there was no imminent danger to those inside the stadium during the event. The driver of the vehicle has been taken into custody on accusations of dangerous driving and inflicting injury on others.
Eyewitness accounts shared on social media indicated that the car had come to a stop near some waste bins as Espanyol supporters gathered to greet their team’s arrival. Subsequently, the vehicle surged into the crowd, creating chaos among fans. Emergency services reacted promptly, dispatching ten ambulances to the scene to assist with those injured. Reports from local officials disclosed that the most severe injury suffered among the casualties was a broken leg.
Salvador Illa, President of the Government of Catalonia, who attended the match, spoke to Spanish media, asserting, "It was an accident, some people were injured, but not seriously. There are no major incidents to report." As fans continue to celebrate Barcelona's title triumph, the incident serves as a sobering reminder of the unpredictable dangers that can surface, even in festive public gatherings.
