In an alarming incident before the derby match on Thursday, thirteen individuals were injured when a car drove into a gathering of fans outside the stadium. The match, which concluded with Barcelona clinching the La Liga title following a 2-0 win over Espanyol, faced a brief delay as authorities provided updates to the officials on-site.
Car Ramming Injures 13 at Espanyol-Barcelona Derby Match
Car Ramming Injures 13 at Espanyol-Barcelona Derby Match
Thirteen fans were injured when a car plowed into a crowd outside the stadium during a heated La Liga match between Espanyol and Barcelona.
As per the latest reports from the police, four of the injured were transported to the hospital, although their conditions were not critical. Authorities reassured the public that there was no further threat to the crowd inside the stadium. The driver of the vehicle was apprehended for suspected dangerous driving and causing injuries.
Witness accounts shared via social media depicted the moment before the collision when the car was surrounded by fans and had come to a stop near bins at the venue. The incident transpired as Espanyol supporters awaited the arrival of their team's coach. Responding swiftly to the scene, ten ambulances were deployed to assist the injured. Among the casualties, the most severe injury recorded was a broken leg.
Salvador Illa, the President of the Government of Catalonia, who happened to be at the match, commented on the situation through a Spanish television channel, stating, “It was an accident, some people were injured, but not seriously. There are no major incidents to report.”
Footage and reactions from fans and officials continue to circulate, reflecting on the frightening turn of events during an otherwise celebratory day in football.
Witness accounts shared via social media depicted the moment before the collision when the car was surrounded by fans and had come to a stop near bins at the venue. The incident transpired as Espanyol supporters awaited the arrival of their team's coach. Responding swiftly to the scene, ten ambulances were deployed to assist the injured. Among the casualties, the most severe injury recorded was a broken leg.
Salvador Illa, the President of the Government of Catalonia, who happened to be at the match, commented on the situation through a Spanish television channel, stating, “It was an accident, some people were injured, but not seriously. There are no major incidents to report.”
Footage and reactions from fans and officials continue to circulate, reflecting on the frightening turn of events during an otherwise celebratory day in football.
