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Partial Collapse of Temporary Away Stand Halts Tromsø Match

Authorities cordoned off the eight-row steel-tube stand after two fans fell through a reportedly loose floor plate and investigators opened a structural probe.

Overview

  • A section of the temporary away (guest) stand at Tromsø’s stadium gave way during the first half, creating a hole in the floor and forcing a long stoppage while the area was evacuated.
  • Police said two spectators were injured and one was taken to hospital conscious; on-site security treated others and the damaged section was sealed off for inspection.
  • The match resumed about 50 minutes later after away supporters were moved to the main stand and Bodø/Glimt won 2-0 with two goals by Ola Brynhildsen.
  • Club managing director William Frantzen called the incident serious and tragic as officials and police investigate an initial indication that a floor plate came loose.
  • The stand is a temporary eight-row steel-tube structure holding roughly 600 fans, and the probe could prompt closer scrutiny of modular spectator platforms and stadium safety procedures.