Flamengo fans were caught by launching explosive artifacts at the Engenho de Dentro Railway Station, in the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, this Sunday (18), hours before the classic against Botafogo in Maracanã.
Videos that circulate on social networks show the moment of confusion, with frightened people, the reaction of the fireworks and the police intervention.
Escort force police officers were on the platform when fans shot the fireworks towards other passengers and security agents.
According to PM, police used non -lethal equipment to contain the action and control the situation. To date, there is no record of injuries.
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The game
Flamengo and Botafogo for the 9th round of the Brazilian Championship, this Sunday (18), at the Maracanã stadium.
The teams of technicians Philip Luís and Renato Paiva enter the field with the promise of starring another “hot classic”, as it has been in recent seasons.
With 17 points, the red-black is in the dispute for the leadership. The glorious, with 11, wants to confirm the good phase to get closer to the first places of the table.
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This content was originally published in Flamengo fans launch explosives in season before classic on CNN Brazil.
Source: CNN Brasil
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