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Espanyol Stadium Tragedy Intensifies Debate Over Matchday Safety

The release of new video evidence and criticism of emergency response highlight systemic failures after a mass vehicular incident injured 17 fans.

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Dos ambulancias del SVB y SAMU, en una imagen de archivo.

Overview

  • The 34-year-old driver involved in the Cornellà incident remains under investigation and was provisionally released without a license after being accused of multiple offenses, including traffic safety violations.
  • Two Espanyol fans, including a 41-year-old man in critical condition, are still hospitalized following the mass vehicular incident near RCDE Stadium last Thursday.
  • Newly surfaced video reveals the driver struck another individual prior to the mass incident, intensifying calls for stricter traffic controls near stadiums.
  • Espanyol fan groups had warned since 2021 about the dangers of leaving Avinguda del Baix Llobregat open to traffic on match days, but no preventative measures were implemented.
  • Witnesses and the club criticized emergency services for delayed response and prioritization, alleging that critical injuries were not addressed promptly.