A safety rail collapsed at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City and several fans fell to the floor, as they were trying to get Steph Curry’s autograph before the Warriors-Jazz game on Wednesday night.
KSL5 TV’s Brittany Copeland got video of the scary scene:
A gate gave way as fans tried to get Steph Curry’s autograph before tonight’s Warriors at Jazz game. pic.twitter.com/roYHZnKY0y
— Brittany Copeland (@brittanydiehl) March 31, 2016
Here’s the aftermath…a few fans fell but nothing looks to be too seriously. #jazz #warriors pic.twitter.com/LcebBOSxmD
— Brittany Copeland (@brittanydiehl) March 31, 2016
The Deseret News reports that four fans — three minors and one adult — sustained minor injuries in the incident, but no one was seriously hurt.
Three fans received treatment on the spot and were released to return to their seats, according to Frank Zang, vice president of communications for Larry H. Miller Group of Companies.
Another fan went to an arena first aid station but did not require medical attention.
Jazz PR said the organization will evaluate the situation to determine whether any additional safety measures need to be altered. Arena security guards quickly responded to the incident.
And Curry made sure that three of those fans still got his autograph after all.
The superstar didn’t leave three of the fans empty-handed, though.
Curry signed a basketball, a shoe and a jersey to give to three of the fans.
Steph addressed the “very dangerous” situation with the media after the game, and explained his pregame autograph routine:
That’s normally what I do before every game. I try to sign as many autographs as I can. The people that get there early… I’m trying to reward their support. That (signing for the three fans that fell) was the least I could do to hopefully let them know that I appreciate them, and hopefully they’re alright.”
Good man, Steph.
