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FC Basel Cup Celebration Canceled After Fan Injury
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The team called off festivities following an accident at Bern‘s Wankdorf station.
A person accident occurred in Wankdorf station after the cup final.
FC Basel’s planned celebration at Barfüsserplatz has been called off. The team had intended to display their cup trophy from the balcony of Papa ‘Joe’s upon their return from BERN.
The cancellation followed an accident involving an FCB fan at the Bern train station Wankdorf. According to police reports, the individual fell from the platform and was struck by a train.
The Bern cantonal police reported that the fan sustained serious injuries and was transported to a hospital in critical condition.
Accident Details at Wankdorf Station
“In such moments, health is above everything, wich is why the club decided to cancel the celebration on Barfüsserplatz.”
The circumstances surrounding the accident remain unclear. The incident occurred as fans were returning from the Cup final against FC Biel. Emergency services received the accident report around 6:00 p.m.
Police indicate that the man was on the platform when he fell onto the tracks and was hit by a train arriving from Basel. An investigation into the precise sequence of events is underway.
FC Basel announced the cancellation via Instagram early Sunday evening, stating that the team had planned to appear with the trophy on the balcony of Papa ‘Joe’s on Barfüsserplatz around 8:00 p.m. after returning from BERN.
The club’s Instagram post emphasized that “In such moments, health is above everything, which is why the club decided to cancel the celebration on Barfüsserplatz.”
SBB reported that the railway line between Bern and Olten was temporarily disrupted due to the accident.A reporter noted that the train station platforms were deserted shortly after 8:00 p.m., with a fire and rescue train present at the scene.
Earlier in the day, FC Basel defeated FC Biel 4-1 in the 100th cup final held in Bernese Wankdorf. This victory marks FC Basel’s 14th cup title and their seventh double in club history. Their most recent cup win was in 2019.
FCB had previously celebrated their championship win on may 11th and May 24th at Barfüsserplatz.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why was the FC Basel celebration canceled?
- The celebration was canceled due to an accident involving a fan at the Bern train station Wankdorf.
- What happened at the train station?
- A fan fell from the platform and was struck by a train, resulting in serious injuries.
- What was the outcome of the cup final?
- FC basel won the cup final against FC Biel with a score of 4-1.
- When did the accident occur?
- The accident occurred on Sunday evening, June 1, 2025, around 6:00 p.m.