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Leyton Orient vs Lincoln City has been suspended on Tuesday evening following a medical emergency involving a fan.
The League One contest was paused during the final few minutes of the 90 after supporters ran onto the pitch to get medical assistance for their fellow fan. Players were taken off the pitch as fans remained in the stands while awaiting an update.
A red curtain was brought onto the playing surface at Brisbane Road as doctors and stewards rushed to the area to try and assist. Leyton Orient said on X: "The game is paused due to a crowd emergency.
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"We're keeping everything crossed for those involved, and will update with further information when we have it."
Then added: "The players are now being taken off the field of play.
"The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Leyton Orient are with everyone involved. We will update further when we have more information."
The game was being led by the hosts at the time of the pause in play after fans alerted the referee that medical assistant was needed.
Attention was quickly given to the fan that needed help with Joe Pigott's goal from earlier in the evening almost forgotten.
Around 8000 fans were in attendance at the fixture as Richie Wellens and his team looked to go 16th in the table with a win over Mark Kennedy's visitors.
- Leyton Orient FC
- League One
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