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Fan hospitalised after falling through stand at Norwegian football match

Fan hospitalised after falling through stand at Norwegian football match

Summary

A stand panel gave way during a Norwegian top-division match between Tromso and Bodo/Glimt, injuring several visiting supporters. One person went to hospital, and the match resumed after the fans left the away section.

Key Facts

  • The incident happened at Tromso’s stadium shortly before half-time on Sunday.
  • Bodo/Glimt press officer Simen Pedersen said up to five people fell through the stand.
  • One injured person was taken to hospital; officials did not give details about the injuries.
  • The match stopped after Bodo goalkeeper Nikita Haikin alerted the referee to the incident.
  • Bodo supporters were told to leave the away section, and Tromso fans were asked to make room for them elsewhere in the ground.
  • The match resumed after discussions involving the clubs, the Norwegian Football Federation, supporters and police.
  • Bodo/Glimt’s Ola Brynhildsen scored twice, putting his team top of the Eliteserien table on goal difference.
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