Northeast Metro Tech Football Player Seriously Injured

WAKEFIELD, MA — A Northeast Metro Tech football player was seriously injured in a collision during a junior varsity game Saturday, officials said.

At about 10:30 a.m., Wakefield Fire responded to the high school football field for a report of an unconscious boy, Superintendent David DiBarri and Deputy Fire Chief Tom Purcell said in a news release.

Wakefield Fire and Police Departments provided medical care to the 16-year-old until paramedics from Cataldo Ambulance Service arrived.

The ambulance took the boy to Massachusetts General Hospital. His current condition was not available.

"Our thoughts and support are with our injured student-athlete, his family, friends, classmates and teammates during this difficult time and we are closely monitoring the situation," DiBarri said.

The game, between Northeast Metro Tech and Saugus High School, was suspended after the incident.

"School officials are working with guidance and counseling staff to provide emotional support services to the football team and other students," according to the news release.

No further information was available.