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Stand panel gives way at Norwegian soccer match, injuring fans
A panel in the away stand gave way during a top-tier Norwegian soccer match on Sunday.
The match was between Tromsø and Bodø/Glimt at Tromsø’s stadium in northern Norway.
Four Bodø/Glimt supporters received medical attention, and one was hospitalized, according to Norwegian broadcaster NRK.
The incident happened in the 41st minute while heavy rain was falling.
Bodø/Glimt goalkeeper Nikita Haikin alerted the referee, and play was stopped.
The match resumed after consultations involving the Norwegian Football Federation, the clubs, supporters, police and matchday staff.
Bodø/Glimt is also playing in the Champions League this season.
A panel in the away fans’ stand gave way during a Norwegian top-tier soccer match between Tromsø and Bodø/Glimt.
Several Bodø/Glimt supporters fell through, with four receiving medical attention and one hospitalized, according to NRK.
The incident occurred in the 41st minute, and the match was stopped.
The game later resumed after consultations involving the Norwegian Football Federation, the clubs, supporters, police and matchday staff.
- Who
- Bodø/Glimt supporters were injured.
- What
- A panel in the away fans’ stand gave way. Four supporters received medical attention and one was hospitalized, according to NRK.
- When
- Sunday, in the 41st minute of the match.
- Where
- Tromsø’s stadium in northern Norway.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
A panel in the away fans’ stand gave way during the match, and play was stopped.
The match resumed after consultations involving the Norwegian Football Federation, the clubs, supporters, police and matchday staff.
- Teams
- Tromsø and Bodø/Glimt
- Incident time
- 41st minute
- Medical attention
- Four supporters
- Hospitalized
- One supporter
- Venue
- Tromsø’s stadium in northern Norway
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What people are saying
We have had a serious incident in the away section during the match
Preliminary information indicates that a person has fallen through the stands and sustained injuries.