One Hamburg 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 on Sunday.

After seven years of suffering, Hamburger SV finally clinched its return to the Bundesliga by routing Ulm 6-1 in Germany’s second division on Saturday. Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer scored twice and Daniel Heuer Fernandes saved a penalty as Hamburg moved to the top of the division,

Dozens have been injured, 19 of them seriously, in connection with SV Hamburg's Bundesliga promotion celebrations, the local fire brigade has said. Fans had invaded the pitch after the final whistle of Hamburg's 6-1 victory over Ulm which secured the return to the top flight after seven years in the second division.