Cricket stand collapses during Twenty20 game in Durham

By Scott Campbell For Mailonline

Published: 22:58 BST, 16 September 2017 | Updated: 23:13 BST, 16 September 2017

A cricket stand has collapsed during an England international match leaving at least three spectators injured.

The seating area fell apart during a Twenty20 game against the West Indies at the Emirates Riverside in Chester-le-Street, Durham.

It happened shortly before 9.30pm while England were batting with pictures from the scene showing a section of the floor caved in.

There were also reports that a female spectator was injured after falling through the hole.

The seating area fell apart during a Twenty20 game against the West Indies at the Emirates Riverside in Chester-le-Street, Durham. A steward, pictured wearing an orange reflective jacket, can be seen standing over the hole

It happened shortly before 9.30pm while England were batting with pictures from the scene showing a section of the floor caved in

Hundreds were evacuated from that area of the stand following the incident.

Durham County Cricket Club said: ‘During the course of the second innings between England v West Indies at Emirates Riverside, three spectators were injured when a small section of the North-East Terrace flooring became unstable causing them to fall.

‘Stewards took precautionary action and evacuated that area of the stand efficiently.

‘The stand is a permanent fixture at the venue and had passed inspections in the week prior to the match.’

MailOnline has contacted North East Ambulance Service for comment.