An adult was taken to the Freeman Hospital after a medical episode outside Epinay School in South Shields, prompting a swift response from emergency services.
South Shields: A person was taken to the hospital after a medical episode. This happened outside Epinay School on Nevinson Avenue.
Emergency services arrived quickly on Monday afternoon. Both Northumbria Police and the North East Ambulance Service were on the scene. The Great North Air Ambulance helicopter landed on the school field.
The individual who fell ill was an adult. They were taken to Freeman Hospital by road after receiving initial care.
A spokesperson from the North East Ambulance Service said they received the call at 2:48 PM. They dispatched two ambulances and a clinical team leader to assist.
The Great North Air Ambulance Service confirmed they arrived within 15 minutes of the call. They worked with the ambulance service to treat the patient.
Emergency services remained on site to ensure everything was handled properly. The situation was managed efficiently, and the patient received the necessary care.
