Just In: Fan falls from 21-foot Clemente Wall at PNC Park during Cubs-Pirates game….
A concerning incident occurred during the Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates game at PNC Park on Wednesday night. In the bottom of the seventh inning, after Andrew McCutchen’s two-run double, a male fan fell approximately 21 feet from the first row of the right field bleachers, known as the Clemente Wall, onto the warning track. Players from both teams immediately signaled for medical assistance. The fan received on-field treatment for about five minutes before being transported to Allegheny General Hospital. No further details on his condition have been released . (Fan falls from 21-foot Clemente Wall at …, Fan at Pirates game falls 21 feet onto playing field in scary scene, PNC Park during Pirates game …)
The game was paused for approximately 10 minutes as medical personnel attended to the injured fan. Players from both teams were visibly shaken, with some kneeling and praying. McCutchen was seen holding a cross during the incident, reflecting the somber mood . (Fan at Pirates game falls 21 feet onto playing field in scary scene, at PNC Park during Cubs-Pirates game …)
The Pirates organization issued a statement expressing concern for the fan and his family, stating that Pittsburgh EMS, along with the Pirates and Cubs athletic training teams, responded promptly and administered care. They also confirmed that the fan was transported to Allegheny General Hospital, though no further information is available at this time . (Fan at Pirates game falls 21 feet onto playing field in scary scene)
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safety measures in sports venues. The Pirates have not yet announced any changes to the stadium’s safety protocols following the fall. (Fan at Pirates game falls 21 feet onto playing field in scary scene)
New York Post
