Several football fans sustained injuries during a match in Norway on Sunday after a section of the away stand collapsed. The incident occurred at Tromso’s stadium during their fixture against Bodo/Glimt, when a panel in the temporary flooring gave way under the crowd.
According to both clubs, one person was transported to a hospital for treatment. Bodo press officer Simen Pedersen confirmed to Reuters that up to five individuals fell through the structure. Tromso issued an official statement noting that a person had fallen and was injured, though they did not provide further specifics regarding the severity of the medical conditions.
The accident took place shortly before half-time, prompting Bodo goalkeeper Nikita Haikin to alert the referee to the danger behind the goal, where fans had been standing in heavy rain. Witness Andrine Moen, who was in the stands, described the moment the floor failed while supporters were jumping to a chant. She told the local newspaper Verdens Gang that the surface cracked in two, leaving at least two people to fall into the gap.
Following the collapse, Bodo fans were relocated to other parts of the stadium. After discussions involving team officials, the Norwegian Football Federation, local police, and supporter groups, the match resumed. On the pitch, Ola Brynhildsen secured two goals for Bodo/Glimt, propelling his team to the top of the Eliteserien standings, currently leading Viking Stavanger on goal difference.
