Several fans were seriously injured during Hamburger SV's celebrations. © ANSA / CHRISTOPHER NEUNDORF

Several seriously injured at HSV promotion party

At Hamburger SV's promotion celebration at the Volksparkstadion, nearly two dozen people were seriously injured as a result of the pitch invasion. One person was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

11 May 2025

From: dpa/sn

Another 19 football fans were taken to nearby hospitals with serious injuries, and five with minor injuries. Some of them had jumped from the stands, a fire department spokesperson said. There were also injuries from scuffles. A total of 5 patients received medical treatment. Due to the large number of injured people, approximately 44 emergency services and firefighters were reportedly deployed. About a dozen ambulances arrived in front of the stadium.

HSV had completed its return to the Bundesliga after seven years in the second division that evening with a 6-1 win over SSV Ulm. Minutes before full-time, some fans stormed the pitch, knocking down advertising hoardings. By the end of the game, there was no stopping them. Police had to prevent fans from entering the locker room. The emergency services were busy with major events over the weekend. In addition to HSV's promotion, people celebrated the 836th anniversary of the port's founding, and pop star Roland Kaiser performed at the Barclays Arena near the stadium.