Authorities are continuing their investigation into a mass hit-and-run incident outside the RCDE Stadium, which took place during the ongoing La Liga match between Espanyol and FC Barcelona. New reports now confirm that the driver responsible for the horrifying act was a woman.
According to a tweet by the verified account @TouchLineXciting Spain’s leading radio outlet Chain serthe woman ran over dozens of Espanyol fans before her car crashed into nearby trees and metal railings. Images from the scene show the white vehicle with heavy frontal damage, surrounded by police and emergency responders. “The mass hit-and-run incident was caused by a woman. She ran over dozens of Espanyol fans.” — Touchline | Football Coverage via Cadena SER
The incident happened shortly after the match began, with the score still tied at 0-0. Visuals from the scene depict chaos, with sirens flashing and the damaged car in the middle of a cordoned-off area. Emergency services remain on-site and the condition of the injured individuals is still unclear.
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This attack has cast a shadow over the high-voltage Catalan derby, with both clubs and fans shocked by the sudden violence.
This is a developing story. More details will be updated as official confirmations come in.
