Damar Hamlin injury - latest: NFL game temporarily suspended after Bills player gets CPR

Damar Hamlin, safety for the NFL’s Buffalo Bills, collapsed on field on Monday during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals, requiring CPR and a defibrillator before being taken in an ambulance out of the stadium.

The hit that appeared to have caused the injury came in the first quarter of the game in Cinacinnati.

Mr Hamlin tackled Bengals receiver Tee Higgins, stood to his feet briefly, then collapsed.

Players and coaches from both teams looked on and kneeled as Mr Hamlin was treated.

Mr Hamlin needed both an automated external defibrillator and CPR on field, and left the field with a pulse but unable to breathe on his own, Fox 19 reports.

NFL player gets CPR after collapsing on field in Bills-Bengals game

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Damar Hamlin, who plays safety for the NFL’s Buffalo Bills, received CPR and was carted off the field in an ambulance on Monday night, after collapsing to the ground following a tackle against Cincinnati Bengals receiver Tee Higgins.

The hit came in the first quarter of the game in Cincinnati.

Mr Hamlin reportedly hit Mr Higgins on a play, stood to his feet, then crumpled to the ground.

First-responders rushed on field and administered CPR, before driving the injured safety away in an ambulance.

Read our breaking news story for all the details.

A scary injury for Damar Hamlin in Cincinnati

02:47 , Josh Marcus

Damar Hamlin of the NFL’s Buffalo Bills collapsed on Monday night after a tackle against an opposing player, sending first responders rushing onto the field.

Follow live for the latest updates on Mr Hamlin’s condition.