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A Dodgers fan was seriously injured after he apparently fell off a roof during World Series celebrations

A Dodgers fan was seriously injured after he apparently fell off a roof during World Series celebrations

The man was seriously injured after he probably fell from the roof of the building Dodgers ceremony on Friday in downtown Los Angeles.

The incident occurred at 8th and Flower streets around 1:30 p.m World Series Parade and Celebration he stated.

Photos from SkyFOX showed dozens of people surrounding the man lying on the ground. Several people also quickly stepped in to help. The ambulance arrived and took the man to hospital. His condition is unknown, but he probably suffered a head injury.

Tens of thousands of Dodger fans gathered in Los Angeles on Friday morning to watch parade and celebrate great victory for the team. Fans gathered as early as 4 a.m. to take their places along the parade route.

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Shortly after the ceremony, people were seen in the street throwing stones and bottles, and even fighting with officers. The Los Angeles Police Department ordered crowd to disperse.

Video from SkyFOX showed officers in riot gear marching along the parade route.

According to the LAPD, an area near Figueroa Street and Olympic Boulevard was briefly closed after officers detained a person in the crowd for throwing a bottle at law enforcement.