This Saturday, a man died after “jumping into the void” from the Sivori Alta podium. monumental stadiumas explained River Platewhich led to the suspension of the Millionaires match against Defense and Justice on the nineteenth day Pro League Tournament Argentine football.
River explained in a statement hours after the event.
The Football Safety Committee and Atlético River Plate club regret to report that in today’s afternoon match against Defense and Justice, a fan jumped into the void from the Sivori Alta stand and died on the spot. The medical service, as well as the police and various law enforcement agencies, immediately arrived at the area of the incident.
According to the published text, in the autumn “there was no interference of third parties” and it was found that “there was no situation of violence in the stands or around them (by the deceased follower)”.
The club clarified that the fan “had a subscription” in that part of the stadium, which at the time of the fall “It was loaded at 90% of its capacity.”
On this day of deep sorrow, River Plate accompanies the family and loved ones of Pablo Marcelo Serrano, a member and supporter of the club who died during today’s game.
— River Plate (@RiverPlate) June 3, 2023
Nunez’s organization also explained that the Specialized Financial Group for Mass Events, as well as the security services, are “operating and conducting appropriate investigations.”
As a paramedic explained to local media, the fan suffered a “very serious head injury” when he fell from the upper pallet of the Sivori stand, located at the back of the River Plate stadium.
“He died on the spot. He was seriously injured when he fell from a height of 15 meters. He fell or was thrown, there was no push,” said Alberto Crescenti, head of SAME (Emergency Medical System). D Sport Radio.
For its part, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) issued a message on its social media that expressed “condolences to the family and loved ones” of the deceased fan “and to the entire River Plate world”, while “deeply regretting the death.” this follower
The AFA, led by its President Claudio Tapia, deeply regrets the death of a River Plate fan during a match against Defensa y Justicia and expresses its condolences to the family and loved ones of this person, as well as to the entire River Plate world. https://t.co/2jpgO0CjXT
— AFA (@afa) June 3, 2023
It had been 26 minutes since the start of a goalless match when referee Fernando Rapallini ordered the game to be suspended after being informed of the tragic event.
After this decision, which ended with both teams retiring to the dressing room, the match must be rescheduled.
River leads this tournament with 41 points, four behind Talleres de Córdoba, who beat Tigre 1-3 yesterday, while San Lorenzo, who will play Colón this Sunday, and Estudiantes de La Plata yesterday destroyed the Barracas Central. 5-2- share third position with 35 units.
(According to information from EFE)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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