An East Carolina University football player was helped off the field after being injured when a referee fell on him between snaps during a game on Saturday, according to a report by David Suggs for Yahoo Sports.
The incident occurred during play stoppage when the official lost balance and collided with the unidentified Pirates player. Medical staff attended to the player before he was assisted to the sideline for further evaluation.
No further details on the player's condition or the specific game were immediately available. The unusual on-field accident highlights the unpredictable nature of sideline and on-field safety in college football.
