According to the Egyptian Ministry of Health, at least 27 people were injured when part of the stands at the Hasan Mustafa Sports Stadium – about 40 km from Cairo, suddenly collapsed. After the incident, 21 ambulances were urgently dispatched to the scene and transported the injured to nearby hospitals. Meanwhile, athletes and doctors from both teams also helped the injured.
Egyptian sports were shocked when dozens of basketball fans were injured due to the collapse of the stands
Immediately after the incident, the Egyptian Basketball Federation decided to postpone the match. By dawn on December 26, the evacuation of hundreds of athletes and first aid to the injured was completed, according to local media.
Most of the victims suffered broken bones, and “most are not life-threatening,” said a spokesman for the Egyptian Ministry of Health. Khaled Abdelghafar ordered to raise the level of readiness in hospitals and give priority to the provision of all kinds of medical and emergency services to the injured. surgery departments at other hospitals to treat the victims.
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Part of the stage collapsed
The Hasan Mustafa sports stadium is considered the largest and most modern venue in Egypt. This is the place chosen to host the World Men’s Handball Championship in 2021. This year’s African Basketball Championship will be held at this stadium.
