Palmeiras vs Santos: One fan killed and four hospitalised after supporters of rival clubs clash in Brazil

Police confirm that a 21-year-old man was run over when a group of Palmeiras fans attempted to ambush buses carrying Santos supporters on a major highway

Fans of Palmeiras looks dejected during the match between Palmeiras and Santos (Getty Images)

Police say a 21-year-old man died after a confrontation between rival football fan groups in Brazil on Sunday.

Authorities say the man was run over by a car after he and other Palmeiras fans went onto a major highway to try to ambush two buses carrying Santos supporters to a Brazilian league game in Sao Paulo.

Four fans remained hospitalized, including one with a gunshot wound. Their condition wasn't immediately available.

Police said Palmeiras fans tried to block the buses and used rocks and pieces of wood in the attack against the Santos supporters. Authorities believe one of them shot at the Palmeiras fans.

Fans of Palmeiras looks dejected during the match between Palmeiras and Santos (Getty Images)

Four people have been detained.

Police had to partially block the highway that links the coastal city of Santos to Sao Paulo for nearly two hours.

AP