Man Falls From Upper Level Of PPG Paints Arena

PITTSBURGH — A man was injured after falling from the upper level of PPG Paints Arena during the Penguins game Monday night. Allegheny County dispatchers said crews were called to the arena around 7:15 p.m. The man was attempting to step down from one row but tripped and fell, sources say. Pittsburgh Public Safety officials said he fell onto another person who was sitting in the suite below before continuing to fall into the 100 level. PPG Paints staff and paramedics began treating the man immediately, officials say. He was taken to a hospital with “life-threatening issues.” The person who was hit during the fall was evaluated by medics at the arena but chose not to be taken to a hospital. The Pittsburgh Penguins have released a statement about the situation, saying, in part: “Our concerns remain with the individual and his family at this time.” Over the weekend, a worker was injured in a fall while working on the scoreboard at Acrisure Stadium. Over summer, a fan suffered serious injuries after falling onto the playing field at PNC Park.