A Tragic Day at Brisbane Road Stadium
The football community is in mourning after a Leyton Orient supporter passed away following a medical emergency during a Lincoln City match. The upsetting event occurred at the East London club's ground, Brisbane Road, during the Imps versus Leyton Orient fixture on Tuesday, October 3rd.
Events Unfold distressingly
The game was abruptly halted as concerned fans stormed the playing field in response to the falling ill of a fellow supporter. Whilst medical attention was promptly catered to the individual, players returned to their changing rooms.
"We treated a man at the scene, but very sadly, despite our teams’ best efforts, he was later pronounced dead,"
said a spokesperson for the London Ambulance Service. The same spokesperson further confirmed that quick action was taken upon receiving the distress call, with the first medic arriving in about four minutes.
Insight from Football Authorities
With such an intense circumstance, the League One match came into an immediate standstill, not to be resumed thereafter. A comment is yet to be heard from the representatives of the English Football League about whether the match will be rearranged or if the score at the time of the incident would be considered the final result. The match score at the time of the incident stood at Leyton Orient leading 1-0 against the Imps.
An Unprecedented Situation
The Os have expressed their gratitude towards their spectators for demonstrating understanding and sympathy amidst a tough situation. The Imps, too, expressed their condolences, stating that their thoughts and prayers are privy to the deceased fan.
In an official pronouncement, a spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police confirmed that no legal action will proceed against the fans who, out of concern, had invaded the pitch.