Fan hospitalised after falling through stand at Norwegian football match

A stand at the away end of Tromso’s stadium gave way during a match against Bodo/Glimt, causing fans to fall through.By Reuters and The Associated PressPublished On 8 Nov 20268 Nov 2026Several fans were injured during a football match in Norway’s top division when a panel in the travelling supporters’ stand gave way.Fans in the away section of Tromso’s stadium fell through a hole in the stand and ⁠⁠one person was taken to hospital during their match against Bodo/Glimt on Sunday, both clubs said.The game was stopped just before half-time when Bodo keeper Nikita Haikin called the referee’s attention to the incident ‌‌behind the goal where the away fans were standing in the pouring rain.“We have had a serious incident in the away stand in connection with the game between TIL and Bodo/Glimt. Preliminary information is that a person has fallen through the stands and is injured,” Tromso said in a statement.“Up to five people fell through ⁠⁠the stands, and one was sent to hospital,” ⁠⁠Bodo press officer Simen Pedersen told the Reuters news agency.The statement gave no details about the injuries.“We stood and bounced to a supporter song, then the floor gave way; ⁠ ⁠it cracked in two in the...