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Fan Who Collapsed During Championship Match Died of Natural Causes, Coroner Says
- Mark Townsend, aged 57, died after collapsing at Hillsborough Stadium during a match on September 28, 2024, according to Sheffield's senior coroner Tanyka Rawden.
- Coroner Tanyka Rawden noted that confusion between medical teams did not contribute to Mark Townsend's death, emphasizing that the administered treatments were appropriate given the circumstances.
- Off-Duty paramedic Chelsea Jones provided CPR to Mark Townsend, which was praised by the coroner and deemed crucial.
- Mark Townsend's family expressed concerns about the emergency response and hoped for stronger recommendations from the coroner.
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West Brom fan who collapsed during Championship match died of natural causes, coroner says
West Brom fan Mark Townsend, 57, died after he was taken ill at Sheffield Wednesday’s Hillsborough Stadium in September 2024.
·Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
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