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Many Hamburger SV fans seriously injured in Bundesliga promotion celebrations

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Police officers stand guard as Hamburg fans storm the pitch to celebrate promotion following a Bundesliga 2 soccer game between Hamburger SV and SSV Ulm 1846 in Hamburg, Germany, Saturday, May 10, 2025. (Christian Charisius/dpa via AP)

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HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — One Hamburger SV fan suffered “life-threatening injuries” and 19 more were seriously injured in celebrations after the team’s return to the Bundesliga, local fire services said Sunday.

The Hamburg Fire Department launched what it called a “major emergency response” to contend with Hamburg fans celebrating promotion on Saturday, when thousands of supporters stormed the field.