Female Fan Injured As Firework Lands In Crowd
Molineux
By Scott Cooper
November 29 2003
A Wolves Fan was injured today in a freak accident involving a firework as the players of Wolverhampton Wanderers and Newcastle United entered the Molineux Pitch for todays 1-1 draw.
Author: Scott Cooper Date: 29-11-03 Time:
7.00pm A
Wolves Fan was injured today in a freak accident involving a firework as
the players of Wolverhampton Wanderers and Newcastle United entered the
Molineux Pitch for todays 1-1 draw. It
is not unusual for Fireworks to be used on the Molineux Pitch as the two
sets of teams enter the field prior to a game, but today, disaster
struck. Four
of the 5 fireworks went off as planned, however one took off in the
wrong direction, flying horizontal to the pitch and landing into the
Family Enclosure of the Billy Wright Stand. A
Female Wolves fan was struck in the face by the firework whilst 8 others
were treated for shock. The
Female fan has suffered a gash under her eye and a suspected broken jaw,
and as expected, was very shaken up. Stewards
and Paramedics, including the Newcastle United team doctor were on the
scene instantly and did a good job in sorting out the delicate situation
and ensuring the game, screened Live by SKY Sports, went ahead as
planned. A
statement from Wolves read "We are deeply sorry for the incident
that occurred at Molineux ahead of this afternoon's match. A full
investigation has been launched into exactly what happened." Wolves
Chief Executive Jez Moxey added "Our sympathies and apologies go
with her as a Wolves fan who came to watch the game with her family and
has had to go to hospital. Wolvesfc.co.uk
would like to send out best wishes to all concerned in the accident
prior to the game. Source
Wolves
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"We have sent a delegation with her to the hospital and will be
talking to her. As far as we know she is still in hospital.
"Our stewards and medical staff were on the scene immediately and
did an outstanding job. As far as I'm concerned there will be no more
fireworks at Molineux as a result of this incident.
"A full investigation is underway and I am speaking here for both
the club and the local council."