'Positive' update after medical emergency during football match
Yeovil Town's match at Weymouth was called off in the second half after a 'medical emergency'
Last updated 5th Sep 2024
Yeovil Town FC say they have been in 'constant communication' after their away match against Weymouth was called off on Easter Monday because of a medical emergency.
A fan was taken ill in the second half, when the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance was called out - and landed on the pitch.
In an update, the visitors said: “She is receiving the best possible care from the staff at Dorchester Hospital and hopes to be able to be released very soon.
"She sends her thanks to the emergency services, especially the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance, who were paramount to saving her life with their quick actions.
"She would like to say a massive thank you to all the supporters and players for their outpouring of support that she has received.”
Yeovil say they are 'delighted to hear such a positive update' after the event, which led to Monday’s National League South fixture being called off.
The club have confirmed they still in communication with the FA and National League regarding the outcome of the fixture.
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