An Italian boy is in intensive care after his heart momentarily stopped beating when he was hit in the chest by a ball while playing with friends in a park.
The accident took place in the village of Gozzano, near Novara, in north Italy, Italian media report.
The 13-year-old suffered cardiac arrest and collapsed after being hit by the ball, with adults intervening immediately to give first assistance.
He was later transported to hospital by helicopter, where his condition is reported to be serious.