Three injured as T20 cricket stand caves in at Emirates Riverside

Three spectators suffered injuries, and a further 180 had to be moved to another part of the ground, after a small part of a stand caved in during the T20 cricket match between England and the West Indies.

The incident took place midway through England’s innings on Saturday night, when a section of flooring appeared to give way at the Chester-le-Street ground.

Pictures show stewards standing around a square-shaped hole in one of the stands.

A statement from Durham County Cricket Club read: "During the course of the second innings between England v West Indies at Emirates Riverside, 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."

The injuries are not believed to be serious.

West Indies won the match by 21 runs.

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