Market Drayton man airlifted after concrete slab crushes his leg
A man was airlifted to hospital after a concrete slab fell on top of him and crushed his leg near Market Drayton.
The man, who is believed to be in his 50s, was involved in an accident which happened at a private home near Ashley.
He was airlifted to the major trauma centre at University Hospital of North Staffordshire after a concrete slab measuring about 10 feet by three fell on top of him.
Suzie Wheaton, a West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman, said: "Ambulance crews treated the casualty believed to be in his 50s for a serious leg injury.
"He was given pain relief and his leg was fully immobilised before he was airlifted to the major trauma centre at University Hospital of North Staffordshire.
"The hospital was pre-alerted to the arrival of the patient and of his serious injuries."
An ambulance, a community first responder and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Staffordshire were sent to the scene at around 12.30pm yesterday.
