Escalator Malfunction at American Family Field Injures 11 Baseball Fans

Six people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, and five others were treated at the ballpark after an escalator malfunctioned at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Saturday.

A thrilling Saturday evening at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, turned into a nightmare for nearly a dozen baseball fans when an escalator malfunctioned, sending them tumbling down a terrifying descent. The incident occurred after the Milwaukee Brewers lost to the Chicago Cubs 5-3, snapping the Brewers' five-game winning streak.

According to Tyler Barnes, the senior vice president of communications and affiliate operations for the Brewers, six people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, and five others were treated at the ballpark. The escalator's malfunction resulted "in an increased downward speed," Barnes added.

Escalator Malfunction at American Family Field Injures 11 Baseball Fans

The incident took place at the Terrace Level to the Loge Level after the game was over. Eyewitness Gregg Braggs, of CHGO Sports, recounted the harrowing experience to FOX 6 Milwaukee. "All of a sudden we were about halfway down the slope of the escalator, and the whole thing shook and made a noise," Braggs said. "It scared everybody on the escalator because it was startling. As soon as we kind of laughed-off the fear, the entire thing just broke loose and started running downhill like a roller coaster."

The Milwaukee Fire Department responded to the scene and transported the injured fans to local hospitals. The extent of their injuries is still under investigation.

Escalator Malfunction at American Family Field Injures 11 Baseball Fans

The Brewers expressed their concern and support for the injured fans in a statement. "The Milwaukee Brewers are aware of the escalator incident that occurred at American Family Field this evening," the statement read. "We are working closely with local authorities to investigate the situation and ensure the safety of our fans. Our thoughts are with those who were injured, and we wish them a speedy recovery."

The Cubs, who had just secured a much-needed victory, expressed their sympathies to the injured fans. "We are aware of the escalator incident that occurred at American Family Field tonight," the Cubs said in a statement. "Our thoughts are with those who were injured, and we wish them a speedy recovery."

Escalator Malfunction at American Family Field Injures 11 Baseball Fans

The incident casts a shadow over what was otherwise an exciting evening of baseball. The Brewers, who entered the game with a 49-34 record and a 6.5-game lead in the National League Central, suffered a disappointing loss to the last-place Cubs (39-45).

Despite the setback, the Brewers remain in a strong position to contend for the division title. They will look to bounce back from this unfortunate incident and continue their pursuit of a postseason berth.