Cyclist airlifted to hospital following fall
A man has been airlifted to hospital after falling from his bicycle in south Shropshire this morning. The incident happened at Banks Head in Bishops Castle shortly before 11.10am.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: "On arrival at the scene crews found a man who had fallen from his bicycle.
"The man, believed to be his 50's, was treated at the scene for head and facial injuries. He had also suffered multiple abrasion injuries to his body.
"The man, who was believed to have been visiting the area on a short break, was airlifted to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital for further assessment and treatment."
An ambulance, a rapid response vehicle and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were dispatched to the scene.
