A fan was taken off the field at PNC Park after falling out of the stands Wednesday night as the Pittsburgh Pirates hosted the Chicago Cubs. Multiple viewers told Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 they saw a man fall out of the stands from right field next to the Clemente wall.The man was taken off the field on a PNC Park truck to receive medical attention. They were later taken to the hospital by ambulance. Pirates Manager Derek Shelton addressed the incident in a press conference following the game, saying his thoughts and prayers are with the individual’s family. “The fact of how it went down, lying motionless, it’s extremely unfortunate, that’s an understatement,” Shelton said. The Pirates said the incident happened during the seventh inning. Officials said no additional information will be released at this time. It is unclear what led to the fall or the extent of injuries. Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 is heading to PNC Park to learn more about what happened. Download the WTAE app to stay connected with breaking news. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news in your inbox.
A fan was taken off the field at PNC Park after falling out of the stands Wednesday night as the Pittsburgh Pirates hosted the Chicago Cubs.
Multiple viewers told Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 they saw a man fall out of the stands from right field next to the Clemente wall.
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The man was taken off the field on a PNC Park truck to receive medical attention. They were later taken to the hospital by ambulance.
Pirates Manager Derek Shelton addressed the incident in a press conference following the game, saying his thoughts and prayers are with the individual’s family.
“The fact of how it went down, lying motionless, it’s extremely unfortunate, that’s an understatement,” Shelton said.
The Pirates said the incident happened during the seventh inning.
Officials said no additional information will be released at this time.
It is unclear what led to the fall or the extent of injuries.
Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 is heading to PNC Park to learn more about what happened.
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