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At least ten people were injured after metal scaffolding collapsed on top of Dutch football fans during a friendly match in the Netherlands.
The giant metal structure crashed through the air, crushing football fans underneath it in a cloud of dust as they watched Eredivisie club FC Twente and amateur side Stevo players walk on to the pitch in Geesteren.
As fans screamed in shock, Twente players and onlookers rushed over to help those stuck under the crane while emergency services arrived.
Dutch state broadcaster NOS said 10 people had been injured and two were in a serious but not life-threatening condition in hospital.
Police have now made the area safe and are investigating the sudden collapse.
Beelden vanuit het vak waar het megaspandoek, dat bij Stevo-FC Twente is losgekomen van de kraan, op is terechtgekomen. Schrik en paniek bij de supporters. pic.twitter.com/mdi1Vn53VT
— Jeroen Kapteijns (@JeroenKapteijns) June 22, 2024Fans were engulfed in a cloud of red smoke as they set of flares and watched players walk out on to the pitch
Suddenly the twisted metal scaffolding crashed on top of eager fans. The incident injured at least ten people with two taken to hospital
Videos from the scene show red smoke and flares being set off in celebration as players walk on to the pitch to loud music.
A brief burst of fireworks sparkles over the stands before the huge twisted metal structure falls down on the crowds with gasps heard from watching fans.
As the red smoke clears, players run over to help those trapped and injured and the pitch slowly clears.
De Telegraaf reported that the police had cordoned off the area and were investigating the incident but confirmed the area is now safe.
Fans watched as payers walked out on to the pitch to blaring music and fireworks
As scaffolding holding a banner collapsed, players ran forward to help those who had been injured as they waited for the emergency services to arrive
Five ambulances arrived at De Peuverweide sports park in Geesteren, in the east of the Netherlands.
There were also reports of trauma helicopter that was called as a precaution.
Following the terrifying incident Twente posted on X.'We are in close contact with the supporters who organized the atmospheric campaign, with Stevo and the authorities. Together we look at how this could have happened.
'For now, full attention is focused on the supporters who were injured and others directly involved.'
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