Tram door 'kicked out' by stranded fans ahead of Sheffield Wednesday v Millwall clash
This shocking photo appears to show stranded football fans trying to climb through a tram door which had been ‘kicked out’ ahead of Sheffield Wednesday’s match against Millwall.
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A Sheffield Wednesday fan, who shared the photo, said the incident happened shortly before kick off today.
The fan, who had been on the tram behind, said: “Between Hillsborough tram stop and the stop before, the road was blocked by the police. We were told to leave the tram due to being stuck and upon leaving the tram we saw the door of the tram pictured on the floor with Millwall fans climbing out.
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Hide Ad“Whilst walking by, another door at the front was kicked out and more fans left the crowded tram. The police surrounded the fans to try to shepherd them towards the ground.”
It is understood there were disturbances before and after the match.
The Star has contacted South Yorkshire Police.