Woman hurts ankle in Battle woods

A woman was taken to hospital after hurting her ankle in the woods behind Battle Abbey this morning (Thursday, September 15).
By The Newsroom
Published 15th Sep 2016, 13:30 BST
Updated 4th Oct 2016, 13:45 BST

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Paramedics parked outside Battle Abbey to attend the injured woman in the woods nearby. Photo by Aurelie and Rose SUS-160915-132525001Paramedics parked outside Battle Abbey to attend the injured woman in the woods nearby. Photo by Aurelie and Rose SUS-160915-132525001
Paramedics parked outside Battle Abbey to attend the injured woman in the woods nearby. Photo by Aurelie and Rose SUS-160915-132525001

South East Coast Ambulance Service crew were called to the woods at around 9.05am after reports a woman had fallen.

A response car and an ambulance were initially sent before being joined by the Hazardous Area Response Team as the paramedics struggled to reach the casualty.

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The woman in her 40s could not put any weight on her foot and after being treated at the scene, she was taken to the Conquest Hospital for further treatment.

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