Stand gives way during Norwegian soccer game, sending Bodø/Glimt fans plunging to ground below
In a Norwegian top-tier soccer match between Tromsø and Bodø/Glimt, a panel in the away fans' stand collapsed, causing several Bodø/Glimt supporters to plummet to the ground below. The incident occurred in the 41st minute of the game, which was taking place at Tromsø's stadium in northern Norway. Heavy rain was falling at the time of the collapse.
Norwegian broadcaster NRK reported that four fans required medical attention and one was hospitalized. The match was temporarily halted as the incident was reported to the referee by Bodø/Glimt goalkeeper Nikita Haikin, who alerted referee Ola Hobber Nilsen. The match resumed after consultations with the Norwegian Football Federation, Bodø/Glimt, fans, the police, and matchday staff. Bodø/Glimt is currently participating in the Champions League this season.
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