A part of a stand for visiting Bodø/Glimt supporters collapsed during a top-tier Norwegian league match on Sunday, leaving one person with serious injuries, Nieuwsblad reported.
The incident occurred at the stadium in TROMSØ, where the home team faced Bodø/Glimt. A section of the designated away end gave way, causing several fans to drop down. Police confirmed four people were involved in the collapse.
Police Confirm Serious Injury
“A part of the stand for the away supporters has collapsed, causing several spectators to fall down,” the police said in a statement. “It is confirmed that four people were involved. One of them was taken to the hospital.”
BREAKING: A football match between TROMSØ IL and Bodø/Glimt in Norway’s top-flight Eliteserien has been suspended after part of the away supporters’ stand at Alfheim Stadium reportedly collapsed. The incident occurred around the 40th minute, with the score 0-0. Several… pic.twitter.com/4bj6QKDwEW
The seriously injured individual is a young man who sustained broken ribs, his family told the public broadcaster NRK. Het Belang van Limburg and Gazet van Antwerpen corroborated the report of one person being seriously injured during the collapse.
Match Delayed and Resumed
The tribune collapse happened just before halftime in the match between TROMSØ and Bodø/Glimt. Players from both teams remained in their dressing rooms for about 30 minutes.
😱 TROMSØ ile Bodø/Glimt maçı sırasında bir tribün çöktü! Bir taraftar hastaneye kaldırıldı. Maç ertelendi, ardından yeniden başlatıldı. Karşılaşma Bodø/Glimt’in 2:0 galibiyetiyle sona erdi. pic.twitter.com/WOusVl7HH5
Following discussions with the Norwegian Football Association (NFF) and police, both teams agreed to resume the game. Bodø/Glimt went on to win the match 2-0.
Bodø/Glimt’s Recent European Campaign
Bodø/Glimt, a club that has made a mark in European competition, is also participating in the group stage of the Champions League this season. During the 2025-26 edition, the Norwegian side was one of the tournament’s standout teams. They won the group stage, knocked Inter Milan out in the playoffs, and were only eliminated in the round of 16 by Sporting Lisbon.
In the current domestic league, Bodø/Glimt’s form has been mixed. After four matchdays, the team sits 25th out of 36 teams in the standings, with one win, one draw, and two losses.
Related reading
