Fan Suffers Critical Injuries After Fall at PNC Park During Pirates-Cubs Game

A devastating accident occurred during Wednesday's game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. A fan fell from the right-field bleachers, landing on the playing field and suffering critical injuries.

The incident happened in the seventh inning, moments after Pirates player Andrew McCutchen hit an RBI double. The fan plummeted from above the 21-foot Clemente Wall, landing in the warning track. Emergency responders, including trainers, police, and EMS, immediately rushed to the scene. The fan was placed on a stretcher and transported to a local hospital in critical condition.

Witnesses reported another fan bravely jumped from a lower section of the outfield wall to assist the injured individual. The game was temporarily delayed for about 10 minutes while medical personnel tended to the fallen fan. Many players were visibly shaken and offered prayers on the field.

The Pittsburgh Pirates organization released a statement expressing their thoughts and prayers for the injured fan and their family. Manager Derek Shelton described the incident as "extremely unfortunate," while Andrew McCutchen shared his concern and prayers on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).

Pittsburgh Public Safety has confirmed that detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fall. The Pirates ultimately won the game against the Cubs 4-3.

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Author: Michael Guise, Web Producer, CBS Pittsburgh

Updated: May 1, 2025

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