The first information evokes lives that would not be in danger. But the worst may have been narrowly avoided. At least 27 people were injured on Saturday when part of a stand collapsed on supporters at a sports hall south of Cairo during a basketball match, according to the Egyptian Ministry of Health. Health.
Part of the bleachers at the Hassan Mostafa hall in the 6th of October suburb collapsed on spectators, injuring 27 people, a few of whom have fractures, the health ministry spokesman said. , Hossam Abdel Ghaffar.
The Egyptian Basketball Federation has decided to interrupt the match between two local teams. More than 20 ambulances were dispatched to the scene to evacuate the injured to hospitals, the ministry added. The Hassan Mostafa room was opened two years ago.