Horse rider sustains serious injuries in fall


A horse rider sustained serious injuries in a fall from her horse near Amble. The Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) was called to the scene at around 12:30pm. The 48-year-old woman suffered chest, abdominal and leg injuries and was treated by the GNAAS doctor and paramedic team before being flown to Newcastle’s Royal Victoria Infirmary in nine minutes.

A horse rider sustained serious injuries in a fall from her horse near Amble.

The Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) was called to the scene at around 12:30pm.

The 48-year-old woman suffered chest, abdominal and leg injuries and was treated by the GNAAS doctor and paramedic team before being flown to Newcastle’s Royal Victoria Infirmary in nine minutes. She arrived in a serious but stable condition. 

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