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Air ambulance spotted near children's play area in Mote Park, Maidstone

14:02, 15 August 2019

updated: 08:12, 19 August 2019

An air ambulance has landed on a recreation ground, just yards from a children's play area.

Visitors at Mote Park, Maidstone, witnessed the helicopter land on a grassy area this afternoon.

Witnesses also saw an ambulance approaching Maidstone Leisure Centre by road.

An air ambulance lands at Mote Park

The helicopter landed near a play area. Picture: Rose Berry
The helicopter landed near a play area. Picture: Rose Berry
Witnesses also saw ambulances heading towards Maidstone Leisure Centre. Picture: Rose Berry
Witnesses also saw ambulances heading towards Maidstone Leisure Centre. Picture: Rose Berry

South East Coast Ambulance Service confirmed response cars and an ambulance attended to treat a woman in King Street but were unable to provide further details.

A doctor was flown in by helicopter just before 1pm to provide specialist treatment.

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