A fan was seriously injured Monday night after falling from the upper concourse during the Penguins’ game against the Blues at PPG Paints Arena.
The team said in a statement that the fan fell to the lower bowl and was immediately attended to by medics and arena personnel. The fan was then taken to the hospital.
Another individual in the lower bowl where the fall occurred was evaluated by medics but declined being taken to the hospital.
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Pittsburgh Public Safety said that detectives from the police bureau’s Major Crimes unit are investigating the circumstances surrounding what led up to the fall.
The photo appeared to show broken glass covered by a black sheet.
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“Our concerns remain with the individual and his family at this time,” the team also said.