Baseball fan's fall 'accidental in nature,' police say, as graphic video shows incident
A baseball fan at a Pittsburgh Pirates game suffered a critical fall from the stands to the field at PNC Park, plummeting 21 feet during a game against the Chicago Cubs. As Pirates star Andrew McCutchen hit a play in the seventh inning, the fan went over the guardrail above the Clemente Wall, performing a cartwheel in the air before landing on the warning track. Immediate medical attention was provided by the Pirates and Cubs training teams and Pittsburgh EMS, and the man was transported to Allegheny General Hospital. Pittsburgh Public Safety officials have labeled the incident as 'accidental in nature,' and no further updates from the police are anticipated. Players and fans expressed their concerns and prayers for the fan's recovery, with McCutchen taking to social media to extend his thoughts to the fan and his family.
During a Pittsburgh Pirates game at PNC Park, a fan fell 21 feet from the stands to the field, sustaining critical injuries. The incident occurred in the seventh inning as Pirates player Andrew McCutchen contributed to a play.
The fan fell over the guardrail above the Clemente Wall, executing a cartwheel motion before hitting the ground on the warning track. This prompted immediate intervention from both teams' managers and players who alerted umpires and medical personnel.
Medical teams from the Pirates, Cubs, and Pittsburgh EMS swiftly responded, providing emergency care before transporting the critically injured fan to Allegheny General Hospital for further treatment.
Pittsburgh Public Safety officials classified the fall as accidental, and announced they do not plan to release additional updates regarding the incident. The Pirates organization released a statement expressing their concern and support for the fan and his family.
Cubs players and other attendees showed solidarity by taking a knee as the injured fan was attended to. Pirates star Andrew McCutchen later conveyed his prayers and support through social media, emphasizing the importance of appreciating the support fans provide to the sport.