A player collapsed into cardiac arrest during a football match in Wiltshire this afternoon.
Ambulance crews and Great Western Air Ambulance attended the serious incident at Chippenham Town Football Club earlier today (Saturday, 12 August).
21-year-old Pablo Martinez stopped breathing less than half an hour into the National League South match against Chelmsford.
Emergency first aid was carried out, and a short time later he was revived – before being airlifted to Southmead Hospital in Bristol.
One home supporter tweeted: “Thanks to our physio. Not all heroes wear capes.
“Not a religious man but all my thoughts are with Pablo. Horrible to see. Make sure that physio gets Kudos, top man and thanks for stepping up.”
A spokesperson for Chippenham Town F. C. said: “We can confirm that Pablo Martinez has been stabilised and is breathing.
“Everyone at the club would like to wish Pablo in his recovery.”
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— Chippenham Town FC (@ChipTownFC) August 13, 2022
