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Air Ambulance lands at Ashford Rugby Club

The air ambulance has landed at on a rugby field this lunchtime.

Paramedics have been spotted on the field in Ashford in Canterbury Road today.

SECAmb spokesman Rich Airey said: "I can confirm that the air ambulance service has landed to assist us at a nearby private address."

The air ambulance at Ashford Rugby Club (7465719)
The air ambulance at Ashford Rugby Club (7465719)

It is believed that a person fell in their home.

Southern Water workmen Shaun Strotten, Joe Draper and Luke Morley were close-by when the helicopter landed.

The air ambulance at Ashford Rugby Club (7465717)
The air ambulance at Ashford Rugby Club (7465717)

Mr Strotten said: "We were parked by the rugby club when we saw the air ambulance hovering overhead.

"They landed and pointed at the fence, so we got a spanner out of the van and used it to get the link off the fence.

"They then asked us if we could take them to Bybrook Road.

"They threw their first aid kits in the back and once we got there they got out and attended the incident."

Joe Draper and Shaun Strotten from Southern Water helped (7466578)
Joe Draper and Shaun Strotten from Southern Water helped (7466578)

Mr Draper said: "We saw the air ambulance and jumped into action.

"We just tried to do all we could to help, and we'd always try to help the ambulance crew any way we can.

"It's Southern Water giving something back to the community."

A fire engine has also been spotted on Canterbury Road, believed to be in attendance in connection with the incident.

A fire spokesman said: "The crews are assisting with a medical call on behalf of SECAmb."

The fire engine on Canterbury Road (7466581)
The fire engine on Canterbury Road (7466581)

The air ambulance has been contacted for comment.

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