More than 200 fans injured – five seriously- after temporary stand collapses at football match in shocking scenes
FIVE people have been seriously injured and more than 200 hurt after a stand collapsed at a football match.
The temporary structure gave way and sent a huge section of the crowd crashing to the ground just before the match kicked off on Saturday evening.
Footage from Kerala in India shows spectators piling on top of each other in horrific scenes.
The floodlight also toppled over in the incident, which caused sparks to fly as it hit the floor.
Stunned onlookers in the opposite stand then rushed over help the injured.
Others who had been in the stand that collapsed ran away from the scene after being caught up in the terrifying ordeal.
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Local reports claim organisers for the match between United FC Nellikuth and Royal Travel Kozhikode had not expected such a high turnout.
It’s claimed an estimated 6,000 people turned up to watch the game.
There was also not thought to be any security measurements in place for the seven-a-side match.
The injured were rushed to local hospitals where they are currently being treated.
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It’s not yet clear what the extent of the injuries are.