A chaotic scene unfolded outside Espanyol’s RCDE Stadium before the Barcelona-Espanyol LaLiga match. A car crashed into a crowd of people, leaving three hospitalized and 11 with minor injuries. Reports suggest that a white sedan panicked after being surrounded by Espanyol supporters and accelerated into fans, hitting around 20 individuals. Catalan police arrested a woman in connection with the incident, with authorities stating that the situation was “under control.” The motivation behind the attack remains unclear, with officials indicating that it is not believed to be terror-related.
Conflicting reports emerged regarding how the incident started. Some sources claimed that the driver accidentally hit a young girl, prompting the crowd to throw objects at the car. Other reports suggested that the car became stuck between two containers, leading some fans to hurl items at the vehicle. Video footage captured the horrifying moment when the driver, seemingly in a panic, accelerated into the crowd, causing chaos and injuries. The aftermath showed police in riot gear trying to restore order, with angry supporters pushing back and hurling more objects at the car and law enforcement.
Despite the disruption, the match resumed after an eight-minute halt, with Barcelona eventually defeating Espanyol to clinch the LaLiga title. The stadium crowd was reassured that the situation was under control and that there were no significant injuries. The driver, described as being between 45 and 55 years old, was reportedly in custody. While some people sustained injuries, authorities emphasized that none were severe. The incident highlighted the dangers of such events and the need for increased security measures at sporting venues to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
