AMHERST, Mass. — The New England Patriots’ Super Bowl loss led to a chaotic scene at UMass Amherst.
About 2,000 students flooded the streets outside the dorms and were shouting expletives and climbing trees and poles.
Officials told Boston 25 News that six people were arrested and 12 were taken to a hospital with injuries.
Twitter users posted several videos and photos that depicted the rowdy crowd.
They said several fights broke out as angry students threw objects and set off smoke bombs and firecrackers.
The crowd was so large Massachusetts State Police troopers in riot gear were called in to help, and police also used pepper spray to disperse the crowd.
The area was eventually cleared at 11:30 p.m.
Injuries ranged from head injuries to lacerations and alcohol intoxication.
UMass said it plans to press charges against the six people arrested, and the school will look into disciplinary measures.
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