Rotherham vs Birmingham halted due to medical emergency in crowd as players exit pitch
Rotherham United’s home match against Birmingham City was interrupted in the first half on Saturday afternoon due to a medical emergency in the crowd. The players were temporarily taken off the pitch following the incident before play resumed 30 minutes later. After a 20-minute suspension, the fan left the stadium with the on-site medical team.
The official Rotherham account posted an update, expressing gratitude for the support and sharing thoughts for the fan’s well-being. Rotherham also extended their thanks to the paramedics, medical professionals, and both sets of supporters for their compassionate handling of the situation. The match was stopped at 3:10 pm, and both teams were taken into the dressing rooms as the medical teams responded to the emergency.
Rotherham fans showed their appreciation for the medical staff after the incident. Following a quick warm-up, play resumed at 3:45 pm with the score still at 0-0. The match had been an important day for Rotherham, as they welcomed back former manager Steve Evans, although their relegation had already been confirmed, rendering the outcome inconsequential to their survival hopes.
