Teenager airlifted to hospital following fall in south Shropshire
A teenager has been airlifted to hospital after falling down a bank and colliding with a tree in south Shropshire this afternoon.
The girl, who is 17-years-old, had reportedly slipped on some wet grass which led to her falling down a steep bank near Basford Bank, Horderley just after 12.10pm.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “During the fall she hit her head on a tree, before coming to rest in an awkward location for rescuers to reach her.
“Crews worked closely with the Fire Service to reach the girl before lifting her back to the top of the bank with the use of specialist equipment.
“Once back on stable ground, the girl, who was complaining of pins and needles, was treated for neck pain and given pain relief before being airlifted to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital for further assessment.”
An ambulance, a community first responder and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham and Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene.
