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Brick Wall Collapse at Gondomar Football Field Injures Adolescents

A deteriorated wall gave way during a cadet derby celebration, highlighting neglected infrastructure despite recent field renovations.

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Overview

  • A 20-meter-long, 70-centimeter-high brick wall collapsed during a cadet league derby match at As Gaiandas football field in Gondomar, injuring several adolescents.
  • The wall gave way after 30–40 teenage spectators surged against it to celebrate a tying goal in the final moments of the match between Gondomar CF and ED Val Miñor.
  • Emergency responders, including Urxencias Sanitarias de Galicia-061 and local fire and police units, quickly treated the injured, with one adolescent hospitalized for a potential shoulder or clavicle fracture.
  • While the pitch and irrigation system were renovated earlier this year with a €400,000 municipal investment, the stands and separating wall were left in their deteriorated state despite prior warnings from club officials.
  • Local authorities are investigating the incident, which underscores safety concerns at community sports venues during high-intensity events.