CNN —A soccer fan died on Saturday after falling from a stand during a match at River Plate’s Mas Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the club announced.
The game, which was being played between River Plate and Defensa y Justicia, was suspended after 26 minutes and the players did not return to the field.
Medical teams arrived “immediately” at the incident, as did police and security teams, according to the club.
In a statement posted to its website on Saturday, River Plate said, “During the match tonight against Defensa y Justicia, a fan fell from the Sivori Alta stand and died in the act.
River Plate also announced a day of mourning on Sunday during which the club flag will fly at half-staff, and expressed its condolences to the family and loved ones of the supporter.
Persons:
“, Dr Celsa Ramírez
Organizations:
CNN, Medical
Locations:
Buenos Aires, Argentina, Justicia, Alta