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Car Accident Injures 13 Outside Espanyol-Barcelona Derby

A female driver lost control of her vehicle near RCDE Stadium, with police confirming the incident as an accident; no life-threatening injuries were reported.

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Overview

  • The accident occurred over an hour before kickoff as fans gathered to greet the team bus outside RCDE Stadium in Cornellá, Barcelona.
  • Thirteen fans sustained injuries, with none reported to be life-threatening, and all received medical attention at the scene.
  • The driver, a woman between 45 and 55 years old, was detained by the Mossos d'Esquadra and is under investigation for reckless driving and causing injury.
  • Catalan police have classified the incident as accidental, stating the driver lost control of the vehicle in a restricted area.
  • The match was briefly paused after a stadium announcement but resumed shortly, with Barcelona securing a 2-0 victory to clinch the La Liga title.