Injured rugby player airlifted from Whitchurch
A rugby player had to be airlifted to hospital after suffering neck injuries in Whitchurch.
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The air ambulance had to be called to Whitchurch Rugby Club after the young man was injured during a training session.
The player was airlifted to University Hospital in north Staffordshire after the accident, just before noon yesterday.
A paramedic and a rapid response vehicle were also called to the scene.
Bill Williams from Whitchurch, who witnessed the incident, said: "Whilst watching the young men playing rugby, one was injured. He received a lot of attention on the pitch.
"After about half an hour or so, there was the sound of sirens and a paramedic car arrived.
"This was simultaneously joined by the West Midland Air Ambulance."
