13 injured as car crashes into crowd at Espanyol-Barcelona match
13 injured as car crashes into crowd at Espanyol-Barcelona match
Thirteen people were injured when a car crashed into a crowd outside a stadium during a football match between Espanyol and Barcelona in Spain.
The incident occurred just before kickoff outside the RCDE Stadium in Barcelona on Sunday evening.
Local authorities quickly responded to the scene and confirmed that the driver had lost control of the vehicle before crashing into a group of pedestrians.
Of the 13 injured, three are in critical condition and have been rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment.
The driver of the vehicle has been taken into custody for questioning as police investigate the cause of the crash.
Witnesses reported chaos and panic as fans and bystanders scrambled to safety after the car plowed into the crowd.
Security measures have since been tightened around the stadium to prevent any further incidents from occurring.
The football match was temporarily paused as authorities dealt with the aftermath of the crash, but eventually resumed without any further disturbances.
Both clubs have expressed their condolences to those injured in the incident and have pledged to support them in any way possible.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
