There was shock on the rugby fields today when what looked to be a minor incident turned out to be something far more serious which required the use of an ambulance and an air ambulance.
The injury happened into the second half of the women’s rugby 2nds, when a challenge between two opposing players, rendered the York player with what was believed to be a neck injury. The York player went straight to the floor at the time of the incident, but is believed to be a in a stable condition, having been treated by St. John’s Ambulance.
Spectators did not realise the full implications of the event, until an air ambulance landed on the field 25 minutes later, quickly followed by an emergency ambulance vehicle.
Before the incident there were over 200 spectators at the women’s 2nds rugby game, however the arrival of an air ambulance turned the previously vibrant and jovial atmosphere to sobering confusion.
However a second year York spectator, who did not wish to be named, alleged to Vision that certain Lancaster players and spectators were “celebrating the halt that had been put on the game with beers and champagne”. The student added that she was “more confused than angry” about this aspect of the incident.
Another student who was playing for York in the event expressed her sympathy for her wounded teammate, saying that she was “absolutely gutted“ for the injured player, and that “ the whole thing was just terrible”.
The referee and his officials called a necessary halt to the game with 60 minutes on the clock. Scores were level at 5 a-piece at the time, and the game has been deemed a draw.
The player is thought to be recovering well in hospital and is expected to be released within hours. The injury is thought to be less significant than had previously been thought.
Photographs by Daniel Gilks
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