Car Plows into Crowd at Barcelona Soccer Stadium, Several Injured

A car plowed into a crowd of people outside the RCD Espanyol soccer stadium in Barcelona, Spain, at the start of a football match on May 16, 2025. The incident caused injuries to several individuals, according to police. Footage from the scene shows chaos and emergency responders attending to the injured. One eyewitness, whose name has been withheld for safety reasons, stated, "It was terrifying. The car came out of nowhere, and people were screaming." Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and have not yet released information about the driver or the extent of the injuries sustained by those affected. The incident is a stark reminder of the importance of safety measures at large public gatherings. The authorities are working to ensure such incidents are prevented in the future.