Durham stand collapses partially

Durham (UK) Sep 17 (IANS) A temporary stand collapsed during a Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket game between England and the West Indies at the Emirates Riverside leaving spectators injured.

The incident took place midway during England s innings on Saturday in the north-east corner of the ground according to an espnricinfo report.

According to the Daily Telegraph a section of the floor appeared to have caved in. Reports said a female spectator was injured after falling through the hole.

The Durham County Cricket Club said that three spectators were injured when a small section of the North-East Terrace flooring became unstable causing them to fall.

"Stewards took precautionary action and evacuated that area of the stand efficiently. The stand is a permanent fixture at the venue and had passed inspections in the week prior to the match."

West Indies won the match by 21 runs.

--IANS
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