Bromley by Bow player Kelvin Browne suddenly collapsed half an hour in to the game in the ILFL Winter league match against Mohammedan SC. The player who seemed fine to start the game, suddenly fell unconsciously to the floor while the game was being played.
Local Doctor Emran Hoque, who was playing for the opposing team, tried his best to resuscitate the player and managed to retrieve a very light pulse and bring the player back to a level of consciousness.
However, moments later, the player fell deeper into a level of unconsciousness and passed away as Ambulances started to arrive at the pitch.
Local spectators witnessed this sudden account of Kelvin’s collapse and were very shocked at the nature of the way he unexpectedly died. One onlooker described the events surrounding Kelvin’s immature death by saying, “Just seen a player collapse and die whilst playing football. Around 50 of us, including his younger brother, looked on helplessly”.
Investigations are under way to find out why Calvin suddenly collapsed.
The club have release this statement to share their condolences:
Bromley By Bow FC are very sad to report that Kelvin Brown has tragically passed away. He collapsed and passed away during our fixture today V Mohammedan today.Our condolences, thoughts and prayers are with his family, Friends and everyone else who knew him. He was not only a loyal and valuable player for the team but also our friend and brother. Today is the saddest day in the clubs history. He was a real humble person and a true role model.
East London News, Mohammedan Sporting club and Bromley By Bow FC would like to share the family’s grief in this time of bereavement with the deepest sympathy and condolence.