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Wall collapse at soccer match investigated

Carlisle Grounds - Wall collapses at venue
Carlisle Grounds - Wall collapses at venue

An FAI investigation was launched after a wall collapsed during a soccer match in Bray last night.

The incident occurred during a League of Ireland match between Bray Wanderers and Shamrock Rovers at the Carlisle Grounds.

The collapse happened after Shamrock Rovers striker Gary Twigg scored his team’s second goal.

As Twigg celebrated, several Rovers' fans rushed towards the perimeter wall which then collapsed.

Two units of the Wicklow fire brigade were called to the scene along with gardaí and other emergency services.

The game was delayed for 30 minutes.

One man was taken to hospital with a leg injury and the debris was removed in order for the game to continue.