A malfunctioning escalator at Saturday’s Brewers-Cubs game in Milwaukee injured 11 fans, one of whom called it “the scariest thing that’s ever happened to him.”
“Following the conclusion of today’s game, an escalator at American Family Field that transported fans from the terrace to the box level malfunctioned,” read the team’s statement following the Brewers’ 5-game loss. -3 against the visiting Cubs.
No life-threatening injuries were reported, but six of the 11 injured fans were taken to hospital. The other five were treated at the scene.
‘Our doctor and emergency medical personnel arrived on scene immediately and we appreciate their quick response.’
CHGO Chicago producer Greg Braggs Jr. was among those taken to the hospital.
CHGO Chicago producer Greg Braggs Jr. was among those taken to the hospital.
The post included a selfie showing Braggs with two large ice packs on his leg.
Brewers spokesmen said: “The on-site physician and EMS responded to the scene immediately.”
“Well,” he wrote on X after the game.
The post included a selfie showing Braggs with two large ice packs on his leg.
“I was one of those caught up in this,” he continued. “A large portion of our group was on the escalator as it completely gave way with over 100 people on it.
‘Probably the scariest thing that has ever happened to me.
‘I hurt my knee, but in the end I was lucky it wasn’t worse.’
The incident spoiled an already bad day for the Brewers, who fell to their former manager, Craig Counsell of the Cubs.
The Cubs and Brewers will play the series decider on Sunday. First pitch is scheduled for 1:10 a.m. local time.