ENG vs WI, T20I: Spectators injured after partial collapse of stand in Durham

Three spectators were reportedly injured after a temporary stand at the Emirates Riverside in Chester-le-Street partially collapsed during the one-off T20I between England and West Indies, which the visitors won by 21 runs.

A temporary stand collapsed during a Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket game between England and the West Indies at the Emirates Riverside, leaving spectators injured.

Three spectators were reportedly injured after the partial collapse of a stand at Chester-le-Street during the one-off T20I between England and West Indies.(Twitter/Sunil Joseph)

The incident took place midway during England’s innings on Saturday in the north-east corner of the ground, according to an ESPNcricinfo report.

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According to the Daily Telegraph, a section of the floor appeared to have caved in. Reports said a female spectator was injured after falling through the hole.

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The Durham County Cricket Club said that three spectators were injured when a small section of the North-East Terrace flooring became unstable causing them to fall.

“Stewards took precautionary action and evacuated that area of the stand efficiently. The stand is a permanent fixture at the venue and had passed inspections in the week prior to the match.”

West Indies won the match by 21 runs.