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Sheffield Arena evacuated: Fans told to leave stadium during ice hockey game between Sheffield Steelers and Nottingham Panthers after serious injury to player

A picture from a previous fixture at the Utilita Arena (Photo: NW)
A picture from a previous fixture at the Utilita Arena (Photo: NW)

The collision was in the second period, with an estimated 8,000 fans in attendance.

A Panthers player is believed to have been taken to hospital.

Nottingham Panthers posted: "Fans have been asked to leave the building due to a major medical emergency.”

More to follow.