Listowel races suspended as racegoer suffers medical emergency and ambulance crews rush to help

LISTOWEL races have been suspended after a racegoer suffered a medical emergency.

The event had already been disrupted due to the adverse weather.

Listowel races were suspended after a racegoer suffered a medical emergencyRex

The races were suspended as a racegoer needed treatment from the emergency services.

It is believed that a course ambulance was attending to them.

This was then followed by the arrival of an air ambulance arriving to provide aid.

As a result, the horses were delayed in making their way into the parade ring.

Fans have reacted on social media, and many have sent well wishes to the racegoer.

One posted: “Hopefully they are all okay.”

A second wrote: “All thoughts and prayers for the racegoer.”

A third commented: “Really hope the person is okay.”

The racing was delayed as a result of the incident with the last one taking place at 4.05pm.

The race scheduled for 4.37pm was pushed back.

Racing TV host Tom Stanley said: “We are in the dark as to what the prospect of racing again looks like.”