Dodgers Strengthen Security After Stadium Incident
The Los Angeles Dodgers took immediate safety measures at Dodger Stadium after a piece of concrete fell on a fan during Friday night’s game against the New York Yankees.
The team installed a protective net in a small section of the upper part of the stadium on Saturday.
The incident occurred in section 10 of the reserve level, near the first base line, where the piece of concrete impacted a fan from above. The fan received medical attention at the scene and remained in the stadium for the rest of the game. No other injuries were reported.We had professionals and experts at Dodger Stadium this morning to examine the facility and ensure its safety. We will also conduct a long-term review.
Official statement from the Dodgers
The Dodgers reported an attendance of 53,276 people for the first game of Friday’s series between the teams that competed in last season’s World Series. Dodger Stadium, which opened in 1962, is the third-oldest stadium in Major League Baseball.
