Ball leaves field, causes traffic crash during Uruguay Montevideo match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 12:00 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
During a game on August 8 between Uruguay Montevideo and Paysandú, a powerful clearance launched the ball out of the stadium and onto a nearby highway. The incident triggered a traffic collision when a car braked to avoid the ball, leading to a rear-end crash with another vehicle. The scene unfolded at Parque ANCAP stadium in Montevideo and was captured on the match broadcast, quickly circulating online. Uruguay Montevideo secured a 1-0 victory over Paysandú on the field.
- •Uruguay Montevideo played Paysandú in Uruguay’s second division.
- •A ball clearance landed on a nearby highway, causing an accident.
- •A car braked for the ball and was hit by another vehicle.
- •The match took place at Parque ANCAP stadium in Montevideo.
- •Uruguay Montevideo won the match 1-0.
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — 🤣 Ball flies out of stadium, causes crash in Uruguay
"A game in Uruguay’s second division led to a surreal situation this Saturday (8).The match between Uruguay Montevideo and Paysandú featured a huge clearance that caused a traffic accident on the hi...
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