20/10/2014

Teenager Dies After Football Match Collapse

A 15-year-old girl has died after collapsing during a football match on Sunday in Lancashire.

The teenager collapsed on the pitch around 40 minutes into the game while playing for Cadley FC in Euxton, Chorley on Sunday morning.

She was taken to Royal Preston Hospital where she was pronounced dead.

A post-mortem examination is due to take place today.

(MH/CD)

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