Horror moment parachutist CRASHES into stadium roof before dramatic rescue ahead of Champions Cup clash
- Toulouse and Sale's Champions Cup clash was delayed by 40 minutes
- A parachutist was suspended in the air after crashing into the stadium roof
- They hung from the roof for half an hour before being rescued by firemen
By YASEEN ZAMAN
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A parachutist was caught on the roof of a stadium and had to desperately cling on before being rescued by fire engines.
The terrifying scenes occurred ahead of Toulouse's clash against Sale in the Champions Cup at the Stade de Toulouse.
Three parachutists flew into the bowl of the stadium during a pre-game spectacle, which began five minutes before kick-off.
The first two landed safely on the pitch, but the third managed to get their parachute trapped in the roof of the 33,150-seat stadium.
Soon after, the seats below the parachutist were cleared to ensure the safety of the fans.
A giant inflatable mat was then placed below the parachutist, who hung suspended in the air for 15 minutes before help arrived.
A parachutist hung on for dear life after crashing into the roof at the Stade de Toulouse
Toulouse and Sale's Champions Cup clash was delayed by 40 minutes following the incident
20 stadium staff members helped move the mat into place, before a fire engine arrived at the scene.
A ladder was hoisted out from the fire engine to rescue the parachutist, as the firefighters lapped up the cheers from the crowd.
The whole debacle lasted around 30 minutes. Both sides' players were called back out from their dressing rooms and the last-16 match finally kicked off.
The parachutist was reportedly unharmed after the incident, which caused the kick-off between Toulouse and Sale to be delayed by 40 minutes.
Daily Mail
