Damar Hamlin collapses during game, emergency personnel administer CPR on field
Damar Hamlin was injured during Buffalo’s Monday Night Football game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
The Bills safety made a tackle against Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins, and following the collision, Hamlin got back on his feet, took a couple of steps and collapsed on the field. It’s a terrifying situation in Cincinnati.
The officials immediately stopped play and medical personnel made their way quickly onto the field.
Below is a replay of the collision that involved Hamlin.
Video of #Bills Damar Hamlin’s injury. Praying for Damar Hamlin. ? pic.twitter.com/83FhPvlMNW
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According to Joe Buck, CPR was administered to Hamlin for over 9 minutes as medical personnel were on the field.
According to Joe Buck, Damar Hamlin’s been getting CPR for the past two breaks that they’ve taken and has been down for 9+ minutes. Praying for him man! Hope he pulls through. pic.twitter.com/dibZKwhOeH
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Hamlin was taken to the UC Medical Center via ambulance, and the Bengals and Bills game has been temporarily suspended.
Our prayers and thoughts are with Hamlin and his family during this time.
