Tony Dokoupil’s CBS Evening News broadcast was abruptly halted on Wednesday after a cameraman collapsed during the final segment of the live show.
A spokesperson for CBS confirmed the incident in a social media statement, saying:
"Tonight during the final segment of CBS Evening News, our cameraman on set suffered a medical emergency. Thankfully, he’s okay and recovering."
The moment was captured and shared by journalist Dylan Byers, who tweeted:
"CBS News camera man passed out on set. He’s now doing ok and is in recovery, I’m told." pic.twitter.com/w08yqbITa9
The cameraman’s collapse occurred live on air, forcing Dokoupil to pause the broadcast and call for medical assistance. The show did not return after the incident, ending the broadcast early.
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