A supporter of Norwegian football club Bodø/Glimt has been hospitalized after part of the away stand collapsed during a match against Tromsø, according to a police statement released on Sunday.
The incident took place shortly before the end of the first half of the fixture. Police confirmed that four individuals were involved in the collapse, with one of them requiring immediate medical attention and subsequent transport to a hospital.
The family of the injured fan provided details to public broadcaster NRK, stating that the man sustained fractured ribs as a result of the structural failure.
Bodø/Glimt, the club whose supporters were affected by the incident, are currently competing in the UEFA Champions League. The partial collapse of the stadium stand has raised safety concerns regarding the venue's infrastructure during high-profile matches.
<small>Source: Vanguard News — read the original story there.</small>
