AS Roma vs CSKA Moscow: Shocking footage shows CSKA Moscow fans appearing to hurtle down escalator ahead of match

Olivia Tobin24 October 2018

Shocking footage has emerged showing a group of CSKA Moscow fans appearing to hurtle down an escalator in a Rome Metro station, ahead of CSKA Moscow and AS Roma’s clash.

Italian police have said at least 20 people were injured in the city centre station, most of them Russian fans.

A view of the collapsed escalator in the 'Repubblica' subway station in Rome
EPA

One person has been seriously injured, police added.

Video footage circulating on social media shows a large crowd of people falling down the escalator, as observers tried to pull people to safety.

The packed escalator appears to suddenly speed up, before fans start to tumble.

Commuters could be seen climbing over to the escalator to try and help those who fell, as a crush could be seen forming at the bottom of the stairs.

Distressing photos showed the extent of the damage afterward, as one traveller posted pictures of bloodied trainers.

The Repubblica station was closed following the accident and four ambulances were parked at one of the entrances, a witness said.

Seven people were seriously hurt in the accident, although none of their injuries have been reported to be life-threatening.

Mayor of Rome Virginia Raggi visited the metro station and said the local transport authority had opened an investigation.

"From what witnesses have said, it seems that some fans were jumping and dancing on the stairs," Mr Raggi told reporters.

CSKA Moscow were due to play AS Roma in the Champions League later on Tuesday, with hundreds of fans in attendance.

Additional reporting by Reuters

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