A car accident outside the derby match led to injuries among fans, prompting police intervention and a temporary delay in the game.
Car Crash Injures 13 Fans Outside Espanyol-Barcelona Derby
Car Crash Injures 13 Fans Outside Espanyol-Barcelona Derby
Thirteen individuals were injured when a vehicle collided with a crowd near the stadium during the La Liga derby between Espanyol and Barcelona.
In an unfortunate turn of events, thirteen fans were injured when a car drove into a crowd outside the Espanyol vs. Barcelona derby match on Thursday. The game was delayed as authorities responded to the incident, allowing Barcelona to secure a 2-0 victory that clinched the La Liga title.
Local police confirmed that four of the injured fans were transported to nearby hospitals, although none sustained life-threatening injuries. In an official statement, authorities assured the public that the situation posed no immediate threat to those inside the stadium.
The driver of the vehicle has since been arrested on charges of dangerous driving and causing injuries. Eyewitness videos circulated on social media show the car, initially stopped between trash bins, accelerating into the gathering crowd.
Authorities reported that the accident unfolded as Espanyol supporters congregated to welcome their team's coach, leading to a swift response from emergency services, which dispatched ten ambulances to the area. Salvador Illa, the President of the Government of Catalonia and a match attendee, addressed the situation on Movistar Plus, clarifying that while injuries occurred, they were not severe and there were no significant disturbances.
Local police confirmed that four of the injured fans were transported to nearby hospitals, although none sustained life-threatening injuries. In an official statement, authorities assured the public that the situation posed no immediate threat to those inside the stadium.
The driver of the vehicle has since been arrested on charges of dangerous driving and causing injuries. Eyewitness videos circulated on social media show the car, initially stopped between trash bins, accelerating into the gathering crowd.
Authorities reported that the accident unfolded as Espanyol supporters congregated to welcome their team's coach, leading to a swift response from emergency services, which dispatched ten ambulances to the area. Salvador Illa, the President of the Government of Catalonia and a match attendee, addressed the situation on Movistar Plus, clarifying that while injuries occurred, they were not severe and there were no significant disturbances.
