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Daily Mirror
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Pitch invasion leaves fan with life-threatening injuries as 25 taken to hospital
Hamburg earned promotion to the Bundesliga and saw a dramatic pitch invasion and jubilant celebrations but a number of fans had to be taken to hospital in the aftermath of the occasion Hamburg's promotion celebrations saw 25 people taken to hospital with one suffering life-threatening injuries. A 6-1 win over Ulm confirmed the side's return to the Bundesliga and resulted in a pitch invasion that saw the Volksparkstadion swarmed by supporters. The Hamburg Fire Department revealed 25 people had been taken to local hospitals with 19 suffering serious injury and five more minor injuries. A total of 44 people required treatment with 65 medical and emergency personnel deployed "After the final whistle, football fans stormed the stadium, resulting in injuries to several fans. The Hamburg Fire Department launched a major emergency medical response to support the emergency services on site," a statement said. 'Since then, 44 patients have received medical treatment. Five with minor injuries, 19 with serious injuries, and one with life-threatening injuries were transported to nearby hospitals." Before the final whistle went, the stadium announcer asked supporters to reamin off the field. But people entered the pitch from all sides in europhic scenes as fans and players celebrated together. Flares were fired and flags flown across the pitch as some dug up turf and others clambered upon goalposts. Hamburg's stars eventually took to the stands with a microphone to continue celebrations and 90 minutes following the match led chants as the party continued. But unfortunately, an emergency medical response was required to deal with the fallout. Hamburg's win over Ulm saw promotion secured with a game to spare and they sit atop the table, one point ahead of second-placed Koln. Tom Gaal had provided the visitors with the lead before Hamburg swiftly hit back for a comfortable win. "It's indescribable," said 34-year-old Hamburg boss Merlin Polzin. "Something had been building in the background. We're back. "In the end, it's the result of incredibly hard work. A very special moment." "When the final whistle went and everyone stormed the pitch, I simply stood there and took it all in," said Davie Selke. "I've been in football for a few years now, but I have never experienced anything like what I did today. I'm just so happy and proud that we have got promoted, and deservingly so, and brought HSV back where it belongs. It's a pleasure to be a part of it." While the match marked Hamburg's return to the top-flight, it ended on a more sombre note for Ulm. The defeated side saw their relegation to the third-tier confirmed.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Hamburg pitch invasion hospitalises 25 fans
Twenty-five fans were hospitalised, including one with life-threatening injuries, after a pitch invasion at Hamburg's Volksparkstadion on Saturday. Thousands rushed the field at the full-time whistle as Hamburg secured promotion to the Bundesliga with a 6-1 victory over Ulm, but celebrations were cut short for many who were hurt during the pitch invasion. According to a statement from the Hamburg fire department, a total of 44 people received medical treatment, 19 of those were serious injuries, five were minor and one has been categorised as life-threatening. "After the final whistle, football fans stormed the stadium, resulting in injuries to several fans," the statement said. "The Hamburg Fire Department launched a major emergency medical response to support the emergency services on site." The statement added that around 65 emergency personnel had to be deployed from both the Hamburg rescue service and fire brigade because of the incident. Victory for Hamburg earned them promotion to the Bundesliga for the first time since suffering relegation in 2017-18. Should they match or better Cologne's result on the final day next Sunday, they will also be crowned champions. Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast Get football news sent straight to your phone
