Horrifying moment car ploughs into huge crowd of fans near stadium ahead of Espanyol vs Barcelona derby clash
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CROWD HORROR Horrifying moment car ploughs into huge crowd of fans near stadium ahead of Espanyol vs Barcelona derby clash
THIS is the terrifying moment a car ploughs into huge crowds of Espanyol-Barcelona fans ahead of the derby clash.
The horror incident unfolded near the RCDE Stadium, wider Barcelona, before the game began.
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This is the terrifying moment a car ploughs into huge crowds of Espanyol-Barcelona fans
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The horror incident unfolded near the RCDE Stadium before the game began
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The car in the midst of crowds
Unbelievable footage shows the white vehicle facing the crowds as drinks are being thrown at it.
The car then picks up speed and ploughs into fans, with some seen hanging onto the windscreen.
Armed police are seen chasing after the vehicle as it disappears into the sea of people.
The vehicle ploughed into a group of Espanyol fans who were waiting for the bus to arrive at the stadium an hour and a half before kick-off.
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Several fans were injured and required urgent treatment, with ambulances dispatched to the horror scene.
Witnesses have spoken of the shocking ordeal, saying how there was a lot of confusion in the first few minutes after the incident.
According to local reports, the Catalan police have initially said a female driver lost control of her car.
There have been thirteen minor injuries, according to cops and Espanyol, Mundo Deportivo reports.
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The Catalan police have also insisted that the plough was accidental, the news site added.
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