Teen’s shock death in footy match stuns Victorian community

Teen’s shock death in footy match stuns Victorian community
The Central Victorian soccer group is mourning the shock loss of life of a 17-year-old boy who collapsed throughout a match.

Paramedics had been referred to as to the Kyneton Football Netball Club about 12.20pm yesterday and rushed {the teenager} in a vital situation to Kyneton Hospital, the place an air ambulance was ready for him.

The under-18 participant died on the hospital earlier than he may very well be transferred.

Castlemaine Football Netball Club players
The Castlemaine Football Netball Club group is reeling after the sudden loss of life of an under-18 participant. (Castlemaine Football Netball Club Facebook)

The Bendigo FNL match between Castlemaine Magpies and Kyneton Tigers was cancelled.

A spokesperson for Castlemaine Football Netball Club mentioned gamers and supporters had been “devastated” by the “tragic” loss of life.

“The club and league’s first priority is providing and facilitating support for the family, friends, teammates, and coaches of the player,” the spokesperson mentioned.

The membership has requested individuals respect the privateness of household, buddies and teammates, they added.

Police mentioned the precise circumstances surrounding the participant’s loss of life are but to be decided “but the matter is not being treated as suspicious”.

Police will put together a report for the coroner.

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