Woman taken to hospital after fall on rocks at Yorkshire coastal beauty spot

Bridlington Coastguard was called to Thornwick Bay, north of Flamborough yesterday morning (Saturday, September 25), after the woman suffered a knee…

Woman taken to hospital after fall on rocks at Yorkshire coastal beauty spot

(Image: Bridlington Coastguard Rescue Team)

A WOMAN has been taken to hospital after falling on rocks at a Yorkshire coastal beauty spot.

Bridlington Coastguard was called to Thornwick Bay, north of Flamborough yesterday morning (Saturday, September 25), after the woman suffered a knee injury in the fall.

The rescue team carried the injured woman from the rocks, up steps and along the coastal path to waiting ambulance crews.

A spokesperson for Bridlington Coastguard Rescue Team said: "We’re pleased to know the casualty was able to leave the scene and continue to hospital for further treatment, and everyone at Bridlington Coastguard would like to wish her a very speedy recovery.

"If you see a coastal emergency dial 999 and ask for the coastguard."