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Spectator falls from Couto Pereira stadium stands during football derby

A 49-year-old spectator fell from the upper stands of the Couto Pereira stadium in Curitiba during a football match between Coritiba and Athletico Paranaense. The incident occurred during the 27th round of the Brasileirão, a match that ended in a 3-3 draw.

Footage captured by another spectator shows the man falling from the stands. Following the incident, medical teams provided immediate assistance at the stadium before transporting him via ambulance to the Hospital do Trabalhador. Initial reports indicate the man is in stable condition and will undergo further examinations.

The exact cause of the fall remains unknown, though heavy rain was reported in the region leading up to the match. The Civil Police of Paraná (PC-PR) have opened an investigation into the circumstances of the accident.

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Athletico Paranaense · Civil Police of Paraná · Coritiba · Couto Pereira Stadium · Hospital do Trabalhador