Ryde School Pupil Airlifted After Horrific Ankle Break
Helicopter Scrambles to Isle of Wight School
A Ryde school pupil suffered a nasty ankle break during a sports session this afternoon, sparking a dramatic air rescue. The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance swooped in, landing right on Ryde School’s playing fields.
Flying Doctors Race Against Time
Medics feared the break was serious, with no pulse detected below the injury site. Flying doctors rushed to the scene, quickly stabilising the youngster before the urgent helicopter transfer.
Rapid Transport to Newport Hospital
The injured student was airlifted to St Mary’s Hospital in Newport for emergency treatment. The quick response likely made all the difference in this frightening incident.
