Man airlifted to hospital in 'serious condition' after falling ill at Chirk Triathlon
A cyclist was airlifted to hospital after falling ill during a triathlon just over the Shropshire border.
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The man, believed to be in his late 60s or early 70s, was taking part in the Chirk Triathlon.
It is believed he fell from his bike after suffering a heart attack.
He was airlifted to Royal Stoke University Hospital after an emergency call shortly after 10am yesterday.
Dylan Lewis, duty control manager for the Welsh Ambulance Service said: "I can confirm we were called to Chirk Street, in Chirk at 10.19am.
"An ambulance and a the Welsh Air Ambulance were in attendance.
"The man was then taken to hospital in a serious condition."
The man is believed to have been among 450 people taking part in the Chirk Triathlon.
