A pitch invasion during a German Cup tie between Waldhof Mannheim and Kaiserslautern results in injuries to spectators and police. The match is halted for about 30 minutes while the situation is addressed.
According to reports, about 100 people are injured in total, with eight people taken to hospital. The incident occurs after fans fire flares and storm the pitch. One outlet describes the game as a “high risk” fixture, while another emphasizes the flare-firing and large number of injuries, but both describe the match being stopped and the involvement of fans on the field.
The accounts converge on the main facts: an invasion of the playing area, flares being used, a suspension lasting roughly half an hour, and multiple injuries requiring medical attention.
