A PERSON has been hospitalised, and an air ambulance was called after a ‘serious medical incident’ occurred at a tennis club in Chard.
According to a statement issued by the Somerset FA, a referee a stopped a match between Chard Town and Congresbury to give CPR to a member of the tennis club.
Somerset FA said the individual is receiving intensive care at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton.
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust confirmed at 2.21pm on Saturday, March 21 they were called to an incident in Chard.
Two double-crewed ambulances, an air ambulance, an operations officer and a first responder were sent to the scene, and one patient was taken to hospital.
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A spokesperson for the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) said: “We were called at 14:21hrs on Saturday 21 March to an incident in Chard.
“We sent two double-crewed land ambulances, an air ambulance, an operations officer, and a first responder to the scene.
“We conveyed one patient by land ambulance to Musgrove Park Hospital.”
Following a serious medical incident at a neighbouring tennis club yesterday, kick-off in the match between Chard Town FC and Congresbury was delayed.
A member of the tennis club suffered a cardiac arrest and is currently receiving intensive care at Musgrove Park Hospital in… pic.twitter.com/rkWqUx5yuV— Somerset FA (@SomersetFA) March 22, 2026
A spokesperson for Somerset FA said early signs are positive, and their thoughts are with the person who was hospitalised and their family.
They said: “Somerset FA would like to recognise the outstanding actions of young referee Ben Houghton. He responded immediately, administering CPR before the use of a defibrillator, prior to the arrive of emergency services, including both ambulance and air ambulance crews. His quick thinking, composure and respect for the situation were truly commendable and may well have helped save a life.
“This incident is a powerful reminder of the vital importance of having defibrillators available at sports facilities, and ensuring individuals are confident in how to use them. Moments like this put everything into perspective.”
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