Ligue 1 match interrupted after fence at Amiens stadium collapses, at least 18 injured

Source: Xinhua| 2017-10-01 03:30:53|Editor: yan
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PARIS, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- The Ligue 1 match between Amiens and Lille was interrupted in the first half on Saturday as the barrier at Stade de La Licorne, Amiens' home stadium, collapsed, injuring at least 18 people.

The fence collapsed under pressure in the 16th minute of the match, Le Parisien reported.

According to France Info, at least 18 people were wounded, among them three in serious condition.

The medical staff came in to provide aid to those injured. Fans were then evacuated.

The collapse happened when Lille led 1-0.

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