One Hamburger SV fan suffered “life-threatening injuries” and 19 more were seriously injured in celebrations after the team’s return to the Bundesliga, local fire services said Sunday. The Hamburg Fire Department launched what it called a “major emergency response” to contend with Hamburg fans celebrating promotion on Saturday,

The fire department said 65 medical and emergency staff were deployed following the team's promotion to the Bundesliga after a win over Ulm.

Hamburg thrash Ulm 6-1 to earn promotion back to the Bundesliga and end a seven-year absence from the German top flight.