There was a frightening incident at the World Snooker Championship on Tuesday as a spectator collapsed at the Crucible. It took place while two players, Daisy-May Oliver and Hannah Jones, were being interviewed by BBC reporter Abigail Davies. The scary moment was picked up on the live broadcast shortly before the start of the afternoon session.

The man in question was seen taking a few deep breaths before suddenly falling to the ground, prompting concern among those in the immediate vicinity. Several members of the crowd rushed in to lend assistance as others watched on. The man was eventually helped back to his feet and looked bewildered as fellow spectators continued to check on him.

It was an unseasonably warm day in Sheffield, which may have contributed to the man falling ill. Midday temperatures were in the low twenties as part of a wider spell of hot weather across the country.

Spectators fainting at snooker events is nothing new, with a similar incident taking place during the Welsh Open final in February. The match was temporarily suspended and the players were taken off the table while the fan received medical attention.

Play was halted for almost 15 minutes as the individual was treated in the audience. It was later revealed that the woman was able to walk out of the venue unaided, with the WST wishing her a full recovery.

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