The incident happened at Seaton Carew Golf Club. Picture: CONTRIBUTOR
A patient has been taken to hospital after a medical incident while playing golf.
Ambulances were sent to Seaton Carew Golf Club at 4.25pm this afternoon.
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North East Ambulance Service has confirmed a person was taken to University Hospital of North Tees for treatment.
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No-one at the golf club was available for comment when asked by the Northern Echo.
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