Fan hospitalised after falling through stand at Norwegian football match

What the report says

A football match in northern Norway was briefly halted on Sunday after part of a stand at Tromso’s stadium gave way in the section used by travelling Bodo/Glimt supporters, according to Al Jazeera’s report based on Reuters and The Associated Press. The incident happened during the top-flight game between Tromso and Bodo/Glimt, with the stoppage coming shortly before half-time after the visiting goalkeeper alerted the referee to the problem behind the goal.

Both clubs said several supporters were injured when fans fell through the gap. Tromso described the episode as a serious incident and said preliminary information indicated that one person had fallen through the stand and was hurt. Bodo’s press officer, Simen Pedersen, said up to five people may have fallen through, and one was taken to hospital. The report did not provide details on the nature or severity of the injuries.

A Bodo supporter quoted by local media said the floor appeared to crack during chanting, but the report did not independently verify that account. After the affected fans were moved out of the away section, other spectators were asked to make room elsewhere in the stadium. Following consultations among the clubs, the Norwegian Football Federation, supporters and police, the match resumed.

Bodo/Glimt went on to win, with Ola Brynhildsen scoring twice, a result that moved the club to the top of Norway’s Eliteserien on goal difference. The incident drew attention to stadium safety and crowd management during football matches in adverse weather conditions.