http://www.wfaa.com/sports/BREAKING-NEWS-Fan-falls-from-upper-deck-at-Rangers-game-97905839.htmlARLINGTON — A baseball fan fell from the second deck at Rangers Ballpark Tuesday night while reaching for a foul ball, injuring himself and four other people.
It happened along the first base line in the bottom of the fifth inning during a game with the Cleveland Indians.
"It's a tough scene at the ballpark right now," one TV announcer said in the moments after the fall.
The Rangers' Nelson Cruz hit the ball into the first row of seats at the Club Level. A man tried to snag the ball before losing his balance.
An announcer said the fan tried to grab the railing of the suites below his deck, but couldn't — and then continued to fall to the field deck about 30 feet below.
Video of the incident was not broadcast, but gasps from the crowd, umpires and announcers could be heard as the accident happened.
Emergency personnel carried one person away on a gurney at about 8:35 p.m. That person was rushed to John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth for treatment.
Rangers broadcaster Josh Lewin reported that the fan who fell was "stabilized, responsive, and moving all extremities." He said four other people who were hurt in the incident were being treated at the Ballpark.
No names were available.
Umpires resumed the game after a 16-minute delay.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
