Kick-off in the Premier League match between Burnley and Newcastle United has been delayed by 30 minutes following a medical emergency at Turf Moor.
The Clarets confirmed an individual was taken to hospital in a conscious state shortly before the scheduled start time of 20:00 local time [GMT].
The incident occurred in the players’ tunnel, with Burnley stating neither players or any staff members had been affected.
The match is now scheduled to commence at 20:30 local time [GMT].
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