Shock moment fans storm pitch in huge invasion with 25 rushed to hospital as club wins promotion to Germany’s Bundesliga
THIS is the shocking moment football fans stormed the pitch in a huge invasion — with at least 25 people rushed to hospital after Hamburg sealed their promotion to the Bundesliga.
Dramatic footage from the Volksparkstadion stadium shows fans jumping from the stands, toppling advertising boards and sprinting across the pitch in a frenzied mass.
Wild scenes erupted as some climbed onto the players, while others raced toward the dugouts and attempted to enter the dressing rooms before being stopped by police.
A major rescue operation was launched after jubilant HSV supporters stormed the field following a thumping 6-1 win over SSV Ulm, which secured their promotion on the penultimate matchday of the 2nd Bundesliga.
In total, one person was left with life-threatening injuries, 19 were seriously hurt, and five suffered minor injuries, according to Berliner Tageszeitung.
A fire department spokesperson said several fans had been injured after leaping from the stands, while others were hurt in scuffles amid the chaos.
A total of 44 people received on-site medical treatment.
Around 65 firefighters and emergency personnel – backed by a dozen ambulances – swarmed the stadium to deal with the fallout.
The Hamburg Fire department confirmed they initiated a full-scale emergency response at the scene, as scenes of joy turned to panic.
HSV’s victory capped a dramatic end to their seven-year stay in Germany’s second division.
It also marked the end of six failed attempts to return to the top flight.
But the celebrations stretched city resources thin.
Emergency services were already stretched due to the 836th Hafengeburtstag festival and a concert by pop star Roland Kaiser nearby at the Barclays Arena, BlueWin reports.
It comes after Harry Kane got drenched in beer during a live TV interview after winning the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich.
The England captain, 31, celebrated on the Allianz Arena pitch with wife Kate and kids Ivy, Vivienne and Louis as he finally got his hands on his first trophy.
Bayern clinched the Bundesliga title six days earlier without kicking a ball as Bayer Leverkusen drew with Freiburg.
Kane celebrated with his team-mates in a posh Munich restaurant before murdering ‘We Are The Champions’, ‘Sweet Caroline’ and ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’.
Speaking after the game, a beaming Kane was delighted his much-publicised wait for a trophy was finally over.
He said: “It feels amazing. It’s been a long time coming, a lot of hard work throughout the season, and I’m just proud.
“Look, it doesn’t change the player that I am. It doesn’t change how hard I work.
“Of course, it’s been one of the only things that has been missing from my resume.
“But hopefully it’s the first of many with this great club and with this great team as well.”
He added: “I’m proud of the boys and my family. My wife and kids are here. It’s just a great feeling.
“I’m looking forward to enjoying the next week.”