Brazil: Eight Fans Die As Stand Collapses

Eight fans have died in Brazil after part of a football stadium collapsed as crowds jumped up and down in celebration.

 

The accident happened as fans went wild and invaded the pitch when their team, Bahia, secured their place in the nation's second division with a nil-nil draw.

Fans were jumping up and down with glee when a hole measuring several metres wide opened in the concrete floor of the highest stand at the Fonte Nova stadium in the coastal city of Salvador.

At least nine people fell through the gap. Reports said dozens were hurt.

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