There was a serious accident in the French league.
A greenkeeper was killed by a lighting system.
Lorient -
A serious incident broke out in
France after the Ligue 1 game between
FC Lorient
and
Stade Rennes
on Sunday evening.
Part of the
lawn lighting system
fell on a
Greenkepper
who had to be taken to a hospital after
attempting
resuscitation on site, where he succumbed to his injuries.
This was reported by the French news agency AFP, citing the local mayor.
Rennes, which was last eliminated from the Champions League, won 3-0 in Lorient.
After the events on Sunday evening, the result was only a minor matter.
The dramatic incident occurred just minutes after the game at the Moustoir stadium in Lorient, Brittany.
The accident looper is said to be a 38-year-old family man with three children.
He is said to have volunteered for the Lorient football club.
Greenkeeper is hit by light
The man and his colleagues set up the lighting system that is supposed to promote lawn growth.
A beam of the lighting system fell on him and caused the fatal injuries.
Medical attendants from both teams rushed out of the cabin for help.
His colleagues, the police and other helpers tried to pull the construction down from him.
The first aid, including heart massage, was initiated immediately, reports the
picture
.
Some players experienced the accident up close while they were still on the grass as they ran out.
“I don't know if you know, but a greenkeeper was hit by a light.
We think of him, ”said
Rennes trainer Julien Stéphan
to reporters at the press conference.
Greenkeeper killed - police are investigating
French media reports that police are investigating the circumstances of the accident, and Rennes responded to the incident on Twitter.
The club writes: “Stade Rennais FC sends its sincere condolences to the Greenkeeper's family from Lorient and to FC Lorient.
A dark day and great sadness. "
Le Stade Rennais FC address ses sincères condoléances à la famille du jardinier lorientais ainsi qu'au FC Lorient.
Jour sombre et immense sadness.
pic.twitter.com/0HtGY3apHa
- Stade Rennais FC (@staderennais) December 20, 2020
Lorient writes on its own website: “A terrible drama took place on the lawn of the Moustoir Stadium after the match between FC Lorient and Stade Rennais.
A member of the club's team responsible for maintaining the lawn died after accidentally falling a light ramp.
The entire FC Lorient would like to express its condolences to the family, relatives and colleagues of the victim. "(Ck / dpa)