Hit-and-run driver mows down football fans at Espanyol vs Barcelona as game stopped

A car was seeing running down multiple outside the stadium of Espanyol ahead of their fixture with , which took place on Thursday night. A clip of the harrowing incident was shared on social media during the game.

People outside the stadium were seen running away as police ran towards the vehicle. Marca claim that the incident led to the game being paused briefly, though it is speculated play quickly resumed as nobody was seriously hurt.

commentator Sam Matterface reportedly explained that there were no serious injuries to any spectators as a result of the incident.

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A separate report from Mundo Deportivo outlines that the incident actually occurred shortly before kick-off and led to several ambulances being rushed to the scene.

Referee Cesar Soto Grado was seen speaking with police and officials near the side of the pitch during the brief pause in play, which occurred after a tannoy announcement.

Hansi Flick's side will be crowned champions with a victory after a last-gasp comeback from 24 hours earlier denied them the Spanish title.

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