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Iona Young

Edinburgh Hibs fan rushed to hospital after collapsing during football match

An Edinburgh football fan has been rushed to hospital after collapsing during a football match at Easter Road.

The incident took place in the East Stand of the stadium on Wednesday, March 8, where onsite medics attended to the casualty before calling in another ambulance.

The person was then rushed to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for further medical treatment. Their condition is unknown.

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Hibernian FC was playing Rangers in the Cinch Premiership and lost 4-1. The fans also gathered to pay tribute to the late chairman Ron Gordon by singing Sunshine on Leith.

A Scottish Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We received a call from SAS personnel who were on site providing medical cover for the Hibernian v Rangers game at Easter Road on 8 March."

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They added: "An additional ambulance was dispatched and arrived on the scene in seven minutes. One patient was transported to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.”

Hibernian FC has been contacted for comment.

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