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Walker airlifted following fall on the Wrekin

An elderly walker who was injured after a fall on the Wrekin has been airlifted to hospital.

The Midlands Air Ambulance landed to airlift the injured walker. Photo: @Helistig
The Midlands Air Ambulance landed to airlift the injured walker. Photo: @Helistig

The incident happened at just after 9am today between Halfway House and Devils Gate.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “The walker, who was in his 80s, had fallen and landed awkwardly. The crew and paramedic officer were able to make up to the walker in the 4×4 but after assessing the patient requested an air ambulance be sent and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford was dispatched to the scene and landed on the path.

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“The walker was assessed at the scene for arm, leg and head injuries before being flown to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital for further treatment.”

An ambulance and a paramedic officer in a 4×4 were initially sent to the scene. An off duty paramedic also stopped to offer assistance.

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