HSV Promotion Party Turns Chaotic: Over 20 Seriously Injured during Pitch Invasion
Multiple Individuals Suffer Severe Injuries During Hamburg SV's Rooftop Celebration
Get a peek into the wild, injury-laden scene at the Hamburger SV promotion party! Over 20 fans ended up with serious injuries, and one person even faced life-threatening conditions after a grueling night of jubilation gone haywire.
In the heart of the Volksparkstadion, an anticipated HSV triumph over SSV Ulm inscribed their return to the Bundesliga after seven years in the second division. But the post-game euphoria took a dark turn with a chaotic pitch invasion causing mayhem.
Fans, full of exhilaration, stormed the pitch, overturning advertising boards, and managed to break through barriers as the final whistle blew. Emergency responders and fire departments had their hands full, treating 44 patients and attending to as many as 65 personnel on-site. Around 12 ambulances were present outside the stadium to help manage the situation.
With widely scattered injuries, some fans jumped from the stands themselves, while injuries due to scuffles were also reported. Sadly, one person was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, while 19 others were taken to nearby hospitals with serious injuries. Another 5 endured minor injuries.
As if this isn't chaotic enough, the situation was further complicated by the separate celebration of the 836th Hamburg Port Anniversary and a concert by Schlager star Roland Kaiser at the Barclays Arena, located near the stadium, meaning emergency services had their work cut out for them over the weekend.
An Unfortunate Streak of Events
HSV's successful promotion night was marred by unfortunate incidents, resulting in over 20 individuals sustaining injuries. Some even leaped from the stands during the pandemonium, creating an environment rife with tension. Physical altercations ensued, adding fuel to the fire and exacerbating the injury count.
The ambiance was so charged that the promotion goal got destroyed, according to reports by Bild newspaper. Fans broke the net, dismantled the frame into pieces, and allegedly took parts of the pitch as souvenirs, a peculiar yet common tradition at such events.
Sources: ntv.de, tno/dpa
- Hamburger SV
- Football
- Bundesliga
- 2. Bundesliga
In the turmoil following HSV's triumphant return to the Bundesliga, over 20 fans sustained serious injuries during the chaotic pitch invasion. The scene at the Volksparkstadion included fans leaping from the stands and physical altercations among the crowd. Aside from the HSV promotion party, the 836th Hamburg Port Anniversary and a concert by Roland Kaiser at the Barclays Arena nearby were also taking place, presenting a significant challenge for emergency services. community aid, vocational training, voluntary services were not mentioned in the provided text.
