Initially, reports out of Ames indicated that an unidentified fan sustained unknown injuries after falling more than 25 feet from the upper deck of Jack Trice Stadium down to the lower bowl during Saturday’s Oklahoma State-Iowa State football game. However, in a press release issued late Monday night, ISU indicated that multiple individuals were injured after the fan landed on them.
Neither the extent of those injuries nor the identities of those involved have been divulged.
Below is the university’s statement, in its entirety:Iowa State University is in contact with the individuals involved in an accident Saturday at Jack Trice Stadium.
A fan fell from the second balcony on the stadium’s east side in the first half of the football game versus Oklahoma State. The fan landed on fans sitting in the lower bowl. Emergency medical professionals immediately responded and provided treatment.
University leaders express their concern and hope for a quick recovery for all those involved. The names of the injured individuals are not being released at this time.The incident is currently under investigation by the ISU Police department.
