Runaway car hits Vasco stadium wall, several injured, watch video | OneFootball

The morning preceding the decisive classic for the Brazil Cup was marked by a tragedy at São Januário. An out-of-control truck ran over Vasco fans who were in the ticket line. The vehicle violently collided with the stadium wall, on Roberto Dinamite Avenue, leaving injuries on the spot.

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Vehicle collides with the wall of São Januário

According to witnesses, the truck lost its brakes while descending the slope of Ferreira de Araújo Street. At high speed, the vehicle hit the corner with Roberto Dinamite Avenue. The accident happened exactly in front of Gate 19, where hundreds of fans were waiting to buy tickets for Wednesday's (27) game against Botafogo.

The impact destroyed part of the stadium wall. In addition, the truck was completely damaged at the front.

The Fire Department was called and is carrying out a complex rescue operation on the spot. At least three people were injured. All of them would be occupants of the truck. Two of the victims were trapped in the wreckage and are being rescued by the military. As of the last update of this report, there was still no official balance on the number and health status of the fans who were hit by the vehicle.

Roberto Dinamite Avenue is closed

Due to the severity of the accident and the rescue work, Roberto Dinamite Avenue was completely closed to traffic. The closure is having effects in the region. There is still no forecast for the release of the road. The club has not yet officially pronounced on the damages to its property.

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