25 football fans hospitalised - one with life-threatening injuries - after pitch invasion
12 May 2025, 08:49
25 football fans have been hospitalised - one with life-threatening injuries - after a pitch invasion in Germany.
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Thousands stormed the field at Hamburg's Volksparkstadion following their 6-1 win over Ulm, securing them a place in the Bundesliga for the first time since 2017-18.
However, the celebrations quickly turned chaotic and dangerous, with scores of injuries.
44 people required medical attention, according to Hamburg's fire department.
19 suffered serious injuries, five had minor injuries, and one is in life-threatening condition.
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The Hamburg Fire Department launched a major emergency medical response to support emergency services at the site.
Around 65 emergency personnel from the rescue service and fire brigade were deployed in response.
