Pregnant woman airlifted from Whitesands (From Western Telegraph)

Helimed 57 air ambulance evacuates pregnant woman from Whitesands beach, St Davids

3:00pm Wednesday 11th August 2010 in News

A heavily pregnant woman was airlifted from Whitesands beach, St Davids, yesterday (Tuesday).

The 38-year-old woman, who was 30 weeks pregnant, fell two metres, landing on her head and stomach. She sustained head injuries and was dazed.

St Davids and Fishguard coastguard teams helped clear a landing area and attended to the casualty prior to the arrival of Helimed 57 air ambulance.

The woman was taken to Withybush Hospital for treatment.