A junior hockey match in Tampere was interrupted due to safety concerns after flares were ignited in the stands, leading to the evacuation of around 50 attendees.
On Saturday evening, a junior hockey match in Tampere was cut short when flares were ignited in the audience, prompting police intervention. The match, held between junior teams Ilves and Tappara, had drawn an audience of approximately 300 to 400 spectators. The flare incident occurred during the first period and was seen as a significant safety risk by the event organizers.
Following the ignition of about 20 flares, the organizers decided to evacuate the spectators to ensure everyone's safety. The police monitored the events closely as the organizers cleared the stands. Approximately 50 individuals were reported to have been removed from the venue as part of the safety measures. The situation was handled swiftly to prevent any potential injury or chaos among the crowd.
Despite the interruption, the hockey club Tappara announced via their social media that the remaining periods of the game would be played at Hakametsä Ice Hall, indicating a determination to continue the sporting event under safer conditions. This incident raises concerns about safety management at junior sports events and highlights the need for strict adherence to safety regulations to protect young athletes and their supporters.
