Cricket umpire hit by ball in match dies in hospital

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Umpire John Williams./Photo: Collected

Umpire John Williams./Photo: Collected

A cricket umpire has died after being hit on the head by a ball during a match.

John Williams, 80, from Hundleton, Pembrokeshire, was flown to hospital after being struck with the ball during a match on 13 July.

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He was taken to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, where he was placed in an induced coma.

On 1 August, he was transferred to Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest, but died two weeks later.

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Mr Williams, who was secretary of Hundelton Cricket Club, was officiating a Pembrokeshire County Division 2 match between Pembroke and Narbeth when he was hit by the ball.

Source:BBC