Mountain biker injured near Little Ness

The incident happened near Valeswood Lane, Little Ness at 7.15pm yesterday evening.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “Crews responded to an incident following reports that a mountain biker had fallen down an embankment in wooded terrain near Little Ness.

“Crews worked in diminishing light for over two hours to locate and treat the patient. The man, believed to be in his forties, was treated for neck, leg and arm injuries. The patient was immobilised with the use of a neck collar and spinal board before being brought down a track to safety.

“The patient was conveyed by land ambulance to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital for further assessment and treatment.”