Terrifying moment metal scaffolding COLLAPSES on top of Dutch football fans during friendly match in the Netherlands – leaving 10 injured
At least ten people were injured after a metal scaffolding collapsed on top of Dutch football fans during a friendly match in the Netherlands.
The giant metal structure fell through the air, crushing football fans beneath it in a cloud of dust as they watched Eredivisie club FC Twente and amateur players from Stevo walk onto the pitch in Geesteren.
As fans screamed in shock, Twente players and spectators rushed to help those trapped under the crane as emergency services arrived.
According to Dutch state broadcaster NOS, ten people were injured and two are in a serious but not life-threatening condition in hospital.
Police have now secured the area and are investigating the sudden collapse.
Fans were engulfed in a cloud of red smoke as they lit flares and watched players walk onto the field
Suddenly, the twisted metal scaffolding came crashing down on top of enthusiastic fans. At least ten people were injured in the incident, two of whom were taken to hospital
Video footage from the scene shows red smoke and flares being let off in celebration as players walked onto the field to loud music.
A brief burst of fireworks shines across the stands before the huge, twisted metal structure crashes down onto the crowd, leaving the watching fans gasping.
As the red smoke clears, players rush over to help those trapped and injured, and the field slowly clears.
The Telegraph reported that police had cordoned off the area and were investigating the incident, but confirmed that the area is now safe.
Fans watched as payers walked onto the field to blaring music and fireworks
As the scaffolding collapsed with a banner, players rushed forward to help the injured as they waited for 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 an air ambulance that was called in as a precaution.
Following the terrifying incident, Twente placed it on X. ‘We are in close contact with the supporters who organized the atmosphere campaign, with Stevo and the authorities. Together we look at how this could have happened.
‘For the time being, full attention is paid to the injured supporters and others directly involved.’