Newark: Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance see busiest month on record
The Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance has had its busiest month on record, responding to 151 emergencies in June.
The crew treated patients involved in incidents ranging from road traffic collisions and falls, to cardiac arrests and assaults.
The service was expanded on June 23 with the launch of a second helicopter dedicated to the Lincolnshire coast in anticipation of an influx of visitors taking staycations this summer.
The aircraft took over from a Critical Care Car which had been responding to incidents along the coast since June 1.
The coastal crews have responded to 42 emergencies along the Lincolnshire coast including an incident involving an injured motorcyclist who was treated at the scene before being airlifted to hospital.
HEMS paramedic Chris Steele said: “The summer is always a busy time for LNAA and it’s anticipated that more people will staycation on the lovely Lincolnshire coast this year. Having our second helicopter means that we can reach more patients in seaside towns, which are situated around 60 miles from the nearest Major Trauma Centre.
The Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance (LNAA) has had its busiest month on record, responding to 151 emergencies in June so far. (48755117)
“We’re called to the most serious incidents as our crews can provide specialist care to the patient when minutes matter. We’re extremely grateful for the support we receive because we can’t help people without the help of our amazing fundraisers and donors.”
LNAA relies solely on public donations to keep its helicopters flying and Critical Care Cars on the roads. To donate visit ambucopter.org.uk/donate.
