Wales Air Ambulance damaged in goalpost collision at holiday park

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 17:18 · Archive

A Wales Air Ambulance was significantly damaged when it struck goalposts while landing at a holiday park in Pembrokeshire on Wednesday.

A Wales Air Ambulance was significantly damaged on Wednesday, October 7, when it made contact with a set of goalposts whilst landing at Scar Farm Holiday Park near Saundersfoot in Pembrokeshire. The helicopter was responding to an emergency call at the time.

Local reports indicate that the call to which the air ambulance was responding was a hoax. Both the goalposts and the helicopter sustained damage in the collision. The helicopter's blades were removed before recovery.

The air ambulance was recovered on Sunday, October 11, during a two-hour operation that required a road closure, 24-hour security and a large crane. The helicopter will be transported to Gloucester by road for repair work. Local David Williams noted that the incident carried both financial costs and the risk of the air ambulance not being available for genuine emergency calls. An investigation is under way.

How it is being reported

• Look – Damaged Wales Air Ambulance taken from holiday park after 'crash'Investigation under way after a Wales Air Ambulance sustained significant damage while responding to a call in Pembrokeshire.Tivyside Advertiser · 11 Oct, 16:17
• Look – Damaged Wales Air Ambulance taken from holiday park after 'crash'Investigation under way after a Wales Air Ambulance sustained significant damage while responding to a call in Pembrokeshire.South Wales Guardian · 11 Oct, 16:17

In this story: Wales Air Ambulance · Scar Farm Holiday Park · Saundersfoot · Pembrokeshire · Gloucester

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