Man seriously injured after fall onto rocks at Seaton Sluice

Emergency crews descended on the coastline at Seaton Sluice in Northumberland on Tuesday (August 15) morning after the man fell 10 to 15 ft onto rocks.

Crowds gathered as the Coastguard rescue helicopter was called to the scene at the popular walking spot while ambulance and life brigade teams helped the man.

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Due to his position on the rock the chopper was used to lift the man to safety at a nearby football pitch before he could be taken to hospital.

The helicopter coming in to help the man with his injuries. (Image: TVLB)

The helicopter took the man to a nearby football pitch, (Image: TVLB)

A spokesperson for the Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade (TVLB) said: “It is relatively rare that we seek helicopter assistance but narrow coastal paths, large rocks and the exposed nature of where the casualty had fallen meant such help was needed for this call.

“Once on scene the helicopter winched the casualty onboard, before flying him to a nearby football pitch, where the rescue teams were again on hand to assist in the transfer to an ambulance.

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“The man was then taken to hospital for further assessment and treatment, and we wish him a speedy recovery from his injuries.

“The incident also attracted large crowds and we’d like to thank everyone for following our directions and keeping a safe distance from the scene.”

The man was transferred to an ambulance before being taken to hospital for treatment.