29 people were injured; several victims were taken to Amiens University Hospital, including five in critical condition.
The ORSEC (Civil Security Response Organisation) plan, under the Novi (Multiple Casualties) protocol, was activated to coordinate the rescue operation and the care of the victims.
Volunteer first-aiders, firefighters, CRS officers and police officers arrived swiftly to provide first aid.
#Amiens : The Novi plan (NOmbreuses VIctimes) has been activated to ensure the best possible coordination of the rescue operation and the care of the injured.#ASCLOSC
— Gérard Collomb (@gerardcollomb) 30 September 2017
The match has been definitively called off by the league representative following consultations with both clubs, but could go ahead behind closed doors on Sunday. The public prosecutor in Amiens has announced the opening of an urgent investigation into “causing bodily harm through negligence”.The NOVI plan provides aid, support and assistance to the many victims of the accident at the stadium in#Amiens pic.twitter.com/spAEfXnrT7
— Ministry of the Interior (@Place_Beauvau) 30 September 2017
I would like to express my full solidarity with the victims at the Stade d' #Amiens. Thank you to the emergency services for their vital efforts #ASCLOSC
— Laura Flessel (@FlesselLaura) 30 September 2017