American Family Field Escalator Accident. (Photo Credit: Representational/ UnSplash)
At least 11 people sustained injuries following an escalator malfunction at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Saturday. The incident took place immediately after the Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs game.
Confirming the incident, Tyler Barnes, Brewers Senior Vice President for Communications and Affiliate Operations, informed 12 News that the escalator, which transports fans from the Terrace to the Loge Level, malfunctioned, causing an acceleration in its downward movement.
Out of the 11 injured, six were transported to hospitals, although their injuries were reported as non-life-threatening.
“Our onsite physician and EMS were on the scene immediately, and we are appreciative of their quick response,” Barnes told the outlet.
The Milwaukee Brewers also issued a statement regarding the incident:
“After the conclusion of today’s game, an escalator at American Family Field moving fans from the terrace to loge level malfunctioned, resulting in an increased downward speed. Eleven people were injured in the incident, five of them treated at the ballpark and six others transported to area hospitals with non-life threatening injuries. Our onsite physician and EMS were on the scene immediately, and we are appreciative of their quick response.”
The cause of the malfunction is currently under investigation.
The Saturday game concluded with a 5-3 victory for the Chicago Cubs over the Milwaukee Brewers.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated with more information
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