Coastguard and paramedics go to aid of woman who fell off sea wall

Jon Moreno

26 June 2024 at 6:24 am·1-min read

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance in Sandown. <i>(Image: Contributed)</i> — Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance in Sandown. *(Image: Contributed)*

TWO coastguard rescue teams and an ambulance have been called to help a woman, who fell off a sea wall on the Isle of Wight.

Bembridge and Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Teams were sent to assist the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service, respond to a report of a woman having fallen from a wall at Sandown beach, this morning (Wednesday).

The alarm was raised with the coastguard at about 10.20am.

Updated

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance confirmed that the air ambulance, carrying a doctor and specialist paramedic, was dispatched to an incident in Sandown at 10:38am.

Following treatment on scene, a patient was airlifted to hospital.

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