Espanyol Car Crash Injures 13 Before Barcelona Derby

A car driven by a woman struck a crowd of football fans outside Espanyol’s RCDE Stadium shortly before the Espanyol vs. Barcelona derby, injuring at least 13 people, with four hospitalized but none seriously hurt. Police stated the incident was accidental, not deliberate, and there was no ongoing risk to stadium attendees. The crash occurred as fans gathered to greet the team bus, and the match was briefly paused while officials assessed the situation. Video footage showed the car accelerating into the crowd after being surrounded and targeted with thrown objects. Emergency services responded quickly, dispatching several ambulances to the scene. Despite the disruption, Barcelona won 2-0 and clinched the La Liga title.