Euro 2021: Fan in 'serious condition' after fall from stands at Wembley Stadium

LONDON: A fan was taken to hospital in serious condition after falling from the stands during

England

's 1-0 victory over

Croatia

in their Group D European Championship match at

Wembley Stadium

on Sunday.


A spokesperson for Wembley Stadium said the supporter fell from the stands just after the match kicked off and that the incident would be fully investigated.

"The spectator was given on-site medical attention and was then taken to hospital in a serious condition," the spokesperson added.

About 22,500 supporters, a quarter of Wembley's capacity, were allowed in to watch the match, which England won thanks to

Raheem Sterling

's second-half goal.