Horrible! Viral video captures football fan falling off stadium during scuffle. Watch

A fan fell from a balcony during a scuffle at El Campín stadium in Bogotá, Colombia, during a match between Atlético Nacional and Fortaleza, raising crowd safety concerns. Despite the incident, Atlético Nacional won 1-0, despite being one player down. They now stand fourth on the points table, with América de Cali leading the league.
Horrible! Viral video captures football fan falling off stadium during scuffle. Watch
Fan falls off stadium in Colombia (Screengrab)
NEW DELHI: Football fans in South America are renowned for their intense passion, but sometimes that energy spills over into dangerous territory.
A shocking incident occurred on October 27 at El Campín stadium in Bogotá, Colombia, during a Categoría Primera A match between Atlético Nacional and Fortaleza.
A viral video has surfaced online, showing a horrifying moment when a fan plummeted from a stadium balcony amid an altercation between supporters.
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Local reports indicate that the fan fell during a scuffle involving several attendees. During the pushing and shoving, the fan is seen losing his balance and falling off the stand. Even the balcony railing couldn't ensure his safety.
Reports suggest that the victim's condition is currently unknown, but there are concerns that they may have sustained serious injuries.
As the disturbing footage circulates across social media, fans and officials alike are expressing concern about crowd safety at stadiums.

Amid the off-field drama, Atlético Nacional secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Fortaleza, thanks to a game-winning goal by Kevin Steven Viveros Rodallegas.
Despite playing with only 10 men for most of the match, Atlético Nacional showed resilience and held onto their lead.
With this win, they now sit fourth in the points table after 15 matches, remaining focused on qualifying for the season’s home runs.
Meanwhile, América de Cali lead the table with a four-point advantage over Atlético Nacional, raising the stakes as the season nears its climax.
However, safety concerns following these recent incidents are overshadowing the excitement, prompting renewed calls for better crowd management at football events.
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