Horror moment as huge banner crashes during match, injuring around 10 fans as hospital helicopters land on pitch

FANS were left seriously injured after a huge banner collapsed – helicopters were called in to help deal with the emergency.

A canvas crashed from a crane, causing chaos behind a goal as Stevo and Twente prepared for a pre-season friendly in the Netherlands.

What should have been a low-key friendly turned into frightening scenes

Fans were powerless to stop the banner from collapsing

The banner fell behind a goal

Firefighters said several supporters were injured, but “fewer than 20.”

The disturbing scene was treated as a major incident and the match was postponed.

Players rushed to help and some fans held up a large metal frame to potentially prevent further injury.

A few supporters who escaped the blows were walking around, looking dazed.

And red smoke broke out before the match, adding to the confusion by covering the terraces.

One fan could be seen putting his head in his hands in despair.

Others rushed to try to see how they could help.

Two “trauma helicopters” arrived on the ground as Dutch newspaper Oost reported the scale of the incident.

The news site said emergency services were “present in large numbers” and “reached Grip 1 level, which often happens during major incidents.”

Oost added that “all of the injured people” were “conscious and accessible.”

FC Twente said in a statement: “Before the training match… an accident occurred during an atmosphere action.

“When both teams emerged, the banner with the stand fell on the supporters who were standing behind one of the goals.

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“There were injuries. Everyone is conscious and received medical attention. A trauma helicopter was called in as a precaution.”

“The training match has been canceled. Our attention is on the injured fans and those around them. We wish everyone strength.”