Wrexham have confirmed nobody was injured after people attending a Father's Day meal at the club's Racecourse Ground had to be evacuated on Sunday evening.
Diners in the 1864 Suite had to be evacuated from the stadium after torrential rain caused some structural damage. It resulted in a large leak inside the Macron Stand reception area.
A statement released on the club's website said: "Wrexham AFC can confirm the 1864 Suite was evacuated during the third sitting of today's Father's Day meals at the Racecourse Ground. In the wake of the torrential rain that hit the region late this afternoon, some structural damage has resulted in a large leak inside the Macron Stand reception area.
"All diners were evacuated from the Suite on safety grounds, with the Fire & Rescue Services contacted. Everyone inside the stand at the time was successfully evacuated.
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"All guests who were part of the third sitting will be contacted by the club, and we share their disappointment that – after two successful sittings – circumstances beyond our control have disrupted our plans for the evening. We will assess the situation in the Macron Stand, to ensure we can get everything back up and running as soon as possible."
A video released on social media shortly before the club issued an official statement showed the extent of the damage and people safely being evacuated from the Racecourse Ground.
Posting on Twitter, a diner said: "Having a lovely Father's Day meal at the Racecourse. Been evacuated and fire engine has arrived."
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