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Air Ambulance Lands at School After Pupil Injury
24 Nov
Summary
- An air ambulance landed at St Hild's Church of England School.
- A year eight pupil was injured during lunchtime on the all-weather pitch.
- The injured pupil is receiving treatment and is reported to be stable.
An air ambulance landed at St Hild's Church of England School in Hartlepool on Monday afternoon following an accident involving a year eight pupil. The incident occurred just before 1pm on the school's all-weather pitch during lunchtime.
Emergency services, including the North East Ambulance Service and Great North Air Ambulance Service, responded promptly. The injured pupil was taken by ambulance to James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough for treatment and is reported to be in a stable condition.
The school's headteacher confirmed that parents were informed, and other pupils were kept safe and calm. Staff and emergency responders were commended for their swift and effective handling of the situation.
