ajax fc fans entered the A4 highway near Hoofddorp to approach the team bus as it travelled from the Johan Cruyff ArenA to Rotterdam for the Klassieker. The group lit flares and another set of supporters banged on the bus, causing minor damage, a team spokesperson confirmed. The actions created a traffic jam on the A4, though the bus avoided further incidents.
Ajax Fc: What happened on the A4
A large group of supporters walked onto one of the country’s busiest roads to reach the team bus en route to the Klassieker against Feyenoord. The fans approached the vehicle on the A4 near Hoofddorp and lit flares; elsewhere, another group pushed against the bus and struck its exterior, which resulted in minor damage, the team spokesperson said. Despite the disturbance and the resulting traffic jam, the bus continued its journey and managed to avoid any additional incidents while travelling toward Rotterdam.
Immediate reactions
Rijkswaterstaat, the Directorate-General of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, issued a sharp condemnation: “Rijkswaterstaat condemns this extremely dangerous behaviour. By doing so, they are not only putting their own safety at risk, but also that of other road users. ” A team spokesperson, Ajax, confirmed that the bus sustained minor damage after being struck by supporters as it departed the stadium.
Quick context
Away fans have been banned in the Klassieker between Ajax and Feyenoord since 2009. The incident unfolded after the team bus left the Johan Cruyff ArenA and was travelling to Rotterdam for the match on Sunday.
What’s next
Authorities have condemned the behaviour and no further incidents were reported while the bus continued on to the match; investigators and event officials have not announced additional measures at this time. The incident is expected to be reviewed by club and infrastructure officials as part of standard follow-up, and ajax fc supporters and authorities will likely remain under scrutiny in the days ahead.
