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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.


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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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The incident took place during a high-tension soccer match between two rival teams, highlighting the intersection of sports and local politics.

Catalonia's emergency services responded quickly, signaling a strong governmental concern for public safety at crowded events.

FC Barcelona's victory added a celebratory context around the incident, which, while unfortunate, did not overshadow the sports event.

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