Medical emergency at Hednesford Town mars play-off final win

An air ambulance landed on the pitch at Hednesford Town moments after the Pitmen’s play-off final victory over Congleton Town.

A supporter was taken ill shortly after the full time whistle at Keys Park on Saturday, with paramedics arriving swiftly on the scene.

A full stadium evacuation was ordered following a pitch invasion by the jubilant Hednesford supporters, with the trophy lift delayed.

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