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In France, after the Ligue 1 game between FC Lorient and Stade Rennes (0-3) on Sunday evening, a tragic incident occurred.
After the final whistle, part of the lighting system for the lawn fell over for reasons that had not yet been clarified.
One of the metal beams fell on a man who, with his colleagues, was setting up the lighting system that is supposed to promote the growth of the lawn.
Eyewitnesses reported the victim instantly screaming in pain.
Immediately the medical attendants from both teams came running out of the cabin to help the injured man.
His colleagues, the police and other helpers tried to pull the heavy metal structure down from him.
First aid including cardiac massage was initiated immediately.
Unsuccessful rescue attempts
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The victim was treated on the lawn for three quarters of an hour before the man who, according to L'Equipe, worked as a volunteer for the club, was taken to the clinic in Lorient by ambulance shortly after 8 pm.
There he died a little later from his injuries.
This was reported by the French news agency AFP, citing the local mayor.
First aiders take care of the injured greenkeeper immediately
Source: AFP / LOIC VENANCE
The dramatic incident occurred a few minutes after the game at the Moustoir stadium in Lorient, Brittany.
The accident victim is said to be a 38-year-old family man.
Some players were still in the immediate vicinity after the expiry when the accident happened.
At the press conference, Julien Stéphan, Stade Rennes coach, told reporters: “I don't know if you already know, but a greenkeeper was hit by a light.
We think of him. "