In a shocking incident at the Espanyol versus Barcelona match, chaos erupted as a car ploughed into a massive crowd of soccer fans outside the RCED Stadium in Spain on Thursday.
The terrifying ordeal was caught on camera, showing the white sedan surrounded by hundreds of Espanyol supporters as it careened into them. Local authorities reported that more than a dozen people sustained injuries, though fortunately, no fatalities have been recorded.
The unsettling event occurred as Espanyol enthusiasts gathered eagerly to welcome their team’s coach. However, the atmosphere quickly turned tense when the driver, a middle-aged individual, unintentionally struck a young girl. This accident incited the agitated crowd to retaliate, hurling objects at the car and shattering its back window.
Reacting to the chaos, the driver panicked and accelerated into the dense crowd, escalating the situation. Police detained the driver, but it remains uncertain whether the subsequent collision was accidental or deliberate.
Inside the stadium, officials reassured thousands of worried fans by announcing that they were safe and out of harm’s way. Meanwhile, ESPN FC’s Sid Lowe provided live updates during halftime, keeping everyone informed about the unfolding events outside the match.
Social media platforms buzzed with reactions to the incident, as documented by a tweet from Pegida Canada mentioning, “Barcelona-Car ramming attack near RCDE stadium where Barça is playing. 8 injured. Motivation remains unclear, not believed to be terror related.”
While the crowd’s excitement turned to fear, the situation was quickly brought under control. The driver is in police custody, and the investigation will determine the intent behind this unsettling occurrence.
