Horror moment as parachutist crashes into stadium roof, stays suspended for 20 mins before… | Watch

The Champions Cup last-16 clash between Toulouse and Sale Sharks was delayed briefly after a parachutist got stuck on the roof of the Stadium de Toulouse

Published on: Apr 6, 2025, 20:38:03 IST

Edited by Yash Nitish Bajaj

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

The Champions Cup last-16 clash between Toulouse and Sale Sharks was delayed briefly after a parachutist got stuck on the roof of the Stadium de Toulouse on Sunday afternoon. A total of three paratroopers were to fly and land on the pitch before the two teams kicked off the highly anticipated rugby game.

A parachutist clinging from the stadium roof in Toulouse (AFP)

Two of them flew in and landed on the pitch, but the third was caught by their parachute on the top of the stadium and was suspended before the stand was partially cleared. Staff members and the Toulouse mascot gathered the tackle shields and post protectors to place underneath the paratrooper.

A fire engine was called to the scene and an inflatable mat was placed underneath the parachutist, who was rescued after staying suspended for over 20 minutes.

The kick-off for the Toulouse vs Sale Sharks game was suspended for 40 minutes. The hosts scored inside two minutes to lead 7-0.

Social media reactions

Posting a video on social media, one person tweeted: “Carnage in Toulouse, a parachutist got caught on the stadium roof, kick off delayed, fire engines arrived to rescue him and he’s waving to the crowd getting them pumped for the game, only in France!”

“Amazing scenes in Toulouse, parachutist rescued by the fire brigade, 25 minutes after he got caught on the stadium. Kick off against Sale delayed. Good to see him down safely,” another one said on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

“Issue here at Toulouse as the third in a series of paratroopers has got themselves stuck on top of the stadium. Nobody seems worried yet but looks pretty concerning,” a third person added.

It is unclear at the moment if the parachutist sustained any injuries.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

Get the latest World News, breaking headlines and global updates from the US, UK, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Russia and other countries. Follow major international events on Hindustan Times.