Tragic incident at women's basketball game. Player urgently operated on after head injury
On Saturday, during a basketball game, an incident occurred that could have ended in tragedy. Basketball player Ángela Jiménez, who plays for the women's team from Plasencia, received a severe blow to the head during the game.
Details. After the blow, Jiménez continued to play, but soon began to feel unwell and lost consciousness. Her teammates and medical staff provided first aid, but the athlete's condition continued to worsen.
Ángela Jiménez was first hospitalized in Plasencia and then transferred to another hospital, where she underwent emergency surgery.
Preliminary reports indicate that the basketball player has been diagnosed with a severe traumatic brain injury. After medical assistance was provided and Jiménez was evacuated, the referees decided to suspend the match.
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