Horse rider airlifted after fall in Stottesdon
A woman was yesterday airlifted to hospital after falling from a horse.
The incident happened in Stottesdon at around 2.50pm yesterday afternoon.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “On arrival at the scene crews found a woman who had become injured after falling from a horse.
“The woman, believed to be in her 20’s, was treated for a suspected fractured pelvis and a back injury. The woman was given pain relief and fully immobilised at the scene before being airlifted to the Major Trauma Centre at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham for further assessment and treatment.
“The hospital was pre-alerted and medics were on standby awaiting the arrival of the woman.”
An ambulance, a rapid response vehicle and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham were sent to the scene.
