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Mountain biker rescued from Cannock Chase by air ambulance

A mountain biker had to be rescued on Cannock Chase by Midlands Air Ambulance and airlifted to hospital.

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It is believed the rider lost their balance and fell on the Monkey Trail, where they were riding at 9.20pm. It is the second incident in a month on the Monkey Trail after another cyclist suffered multiple injuries when he fell down a muddy embankment at the spot.

The latest victim was wrapped up in an emergency blanket by paramedics, who checked him over at the scene as they waited for the air ambulance to arrive which then took him to Good Hope Hospital on Friday evening.

On March 5 a man, in his 50s, was rescued by ambulance staff who had to utilise specialist equipment.

The incident happened shortly before 9.40am and West Midlands Ambulance Service sent an ambulance and the Hazardous Area Response Team to the scene.

He received treatment for hip, pelvic and abdominal injuries and was given pain relief ahead of being taken to New Cross Hospital.

In September another male cyclist, also in his 50s, suffered serious injuries after falling off his bike and briefly losing consciousness.

He was enjoying a ride with his son when the incident occurred.

The victim dislocated a shoulder and received treatment at the scene by ambulance crews and his condition was stabilised, where he was then taken 4x4 ambulance vehicle, which in turn took the patient up to the awaiting ambulance. The ambulance could not access where the patient was on the chase.

He was then transferred by ambulance to Stafford Hospital for further treatment.

There are three cycle trails at the Chase designed for leisure cyclist activities, and have been developed from the long-established family routes around Cannock Chase, with all three starting from Birches Valley.

The Monkey Trail was opened in April 2010 and joins the Follow The Dog trail half way around. It includes bigger climbs, more technical descents and optional black graded lines and is intended for experience and technically competent riders.

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