Final of the Lozère Football Cup in Mende: 8 injured, including one seriously after the explosion of a firecracker

Au moins deux blessées au Chapitre lors de la finale de la Coupe de Lozère. MIDI LIBRE – Celian Guignard

During the final of the Lozère Football Cup at the Chapter, Thursday May 9, 2024, a pyrotechnic device exploded in the stands. At least 8 people were injured, including one seriously, his hand torn off by the explosion.

It’was the big football celebration at the Jean-Jacques-Delmas stadium of the Chapter in Mende on Thursday May 9, 2024. During the last final of the Coupe de Lozère which pitted Chanac against Chastel, a pyrotechnic device exploded in the stands, on the Chanac supporters' side, while the Chastel players were going to win this final 3-1. According to witnesses, there were a lot of devices during the match, such as smoke bombs, fire pots, firecrackers.

At least 8 injured

At the end of the match, a huge explosion rang out, causing quite a scare among the audience. At least 8 injuries were recorded, including one victim whose hand was torn off. All were taken care of by the Sdis 48 firefighters and the Samu. The stands emptied quickly, following this dramatic epilogue.