A car was filmed running over a crowd of people in terrifying scenes before the LaLiga clash between Espanyol and Barcelona.
Local police have confirmed 13 people were injured in the shocking incident but none are thought to be serious.
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The car was surrounded by fansCredit: X @TheBlones10
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Before driving into a crowd in a terrifying momentCredit: X @TheBlones10
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Police chased the vehicle as the chaos unfoldedCredit: X @TheBlones10
The police later confirmed that three of the people are being treated at the Sant Joan de Deu Barcelona Hospital (the Barcelona Children’s Hospital) but are in ‘mild condition’.
Four others, who are described to be in ‘less serious condition’ have been taken to two separate hospitals.
Meanwhile, five are being treated at the scene while the remaining victim has already been discharged by the medical authorities.
“Several people injured near Espanyol stadium after being hit by a vehicle,” a statement from the Police of Catalonia read.
“The situation is controlled and in no case does it pose a risk to people inside the sports venue.”
“The injured people are being treated by emergency services and the driver of the vehicle has been arrested,” the Police of Catalonia added.
“There is a large police presence in the area.”
It’s not clear who the driver is and what caused the driver of the vehicle to drive into the crowd.
Although president of the Catalonia government Salvador Illa has been quoted claiming that the collision was accidental.
“It was an accident, there were some injuries, none serious, fortunately,” he said.
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The car was unsurprisingly damaged after the shocking incident
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Police arrested the driver of the white Peugeot
“The security and assistance services reacted quickly, and the spokesperson for the Mossos d’Esquadra (Catalan police) has provided explanations to various media outlets, as far as I know, and therefore, there is no major incident to regret.”
The shocking scenes momentarily halted play inside the stadium, with some fans inside the ground alleged to have attempted to see the game get cancelled.
Several Espanyol players were seen in communication with home spectators behind the goal, before they then gestured towards the Spanish official.
The referee then halted the game before speaking to members of both benches and the police with the match resuming two minutes later.
It’s widely reported that fans inside the ground were told on the PA system that there were no serious injuries or fatalities.
Barcelona can secure the LaLiga title with a win as it will take them an unassailable seven points clear of second-placed Real Madrid with two matches remaining.
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Yamal’s stunning strike would be a goal worthy of winning any titleCredit: AFP
And at the time of writing they’re on their way to achieving that with a 53rd-minute goal by Lamine Yamal being what separates the two sides.