a pedestrian dies broke by a car, just before the match of Standard

While the supporters were heading to Sclessin, where the Standard was preparing to start his match against Ghent, a pedestrian was violently hit by a car as he crossed the roadway.

Relief quickly arrived at the scene of the accident while police and firefighters set up beaconing to divert traffic. Rescue services included attempts to resuscitate the victim, who was in cardiac arrest according to several witnesses. Attempts that ultimately proved futile

The victim died as a result of his injuries