Hamburger SV Promotion Celebrations Injure 25 Fans in Hamburg

Following Hamburger SV's 6-1 victory over Ulm that secured the club's promotion back to the Bundesliga after seven years in the second division, celebrations at the Volksparkstadion turned chaotic as thousands of fans stormed the pitch. The surge resulted in 44 people requiring medical treatment, including 19 with serious injuries and one person in life-threatening condition. Emergency services deployed approximately 65 personnel to manage the situation and provide aid, with several fans reportedly injured from jumping off stands and crowd wrangling. The police intervened to prevent fans from entering restricted areas such as the dressing rooms. This promotion marked a significant milestone for HSV, which was relegated for the first time in its history in 2018 after being a founding Bundesliga member. The celebrations coincided with other major city events, including the 836th Hafengeburtstag and a concert by Roland Kaiser, adding to the weekend's high activity for emergency responders.