Dozens of Colo-Colo fans caused part of the roof of the Monumental Stadium in Santiago to collapse today, causing an accident that could have ended in tragedy. The event took place during the ‘arengazo’ before the classic against Universidad Católica that could give the title to albos.
According to initial information, at least 10 people were injured – eight of them with broken bones – after the roof structure of the Cordillera tribune gave way due to the weight of fans improperly positioned in the area as they cheered the team on. -perform. a practice open to the public in the field of sports facilities.
The fact was quickly communicated through records on social networks, where it can be seen how two large advertising signs fell in the sector, remaining a few meters from crushing a large number of attendees.
The situation caused the arrival of emergency teams and firefighters, suspending the public training of the group led by Gustavo Quinteros.
a violent week
The incident occurred the same week that fans of Universidad Católica, the reigning champion of the national tournament, caused the delay of a match against Universidad de Chile in the quarterfinals of the Copa Chile after launching fireworks that hit the lay goalkeeper who Martín Parra , which caused severe damage. acoustic trauma from which he is recovering.
Last season, Chilean soccer registered a lot of violence committed by brave fans, events that prompted the National Professional Soccer Association (ANFP) and the National Soccer Federation (ANFA) to close the stadiums for the most demanding matches. against. complex.
However, the ‘harangues’ are allowed by the authorities because they are carried out in many cases, with advance planning where a limited capacity is established.
Source: La Verdad
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