Accidental Collision Injures Thirteen Outside Barcelona Soccer Match
A car incident outside RCDE Stadium injured 13 people during a Barcelona vs. Espanyol match, with injuries reported as minor and no threat to stadium attendees.
Overview
Thirteen people were injured when a car drove into a crowd outside the RCDE Stadium during a soccer match between Barcelona and Espanyol. The incident, described by police as an accident, occurred just before the match began, resulting in minor injuries and the arrest of the driver. Four of the injured were transported to the hospital but are not in serious condition. Barcelona won the match 2-0, securing the La Liga title for the season as the incident was under control and did not pose a danger to those inside the stadium.
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Analysis
- The police described the incident as an accident, confirming there was no deliberate attack or ongoing threat to the public.
- Thirteen individuals were injured in the event, yet most injuries were categorized as minor, with no serious injuries reported.
- The driver of the car has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, maintaining a heightened police presence at the event.
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The incident was described by police as an accident, with no indication that it was intentional.
No, all injuries were reported as minor, and although four people were taken to the hospital, none were in serious condition.
The game was briefly stopped as fans inside the stadium alerted the referee, but it resumed and Barcelona won 2-0.
Barcelona won the match 2-0, securing the La Liga title for the season.
Local police confirmed there was no danger to anyone inside RCDE Stadium and the situation was under control.
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