A tree surgeon suffered serious injuries after falling from a tree in Winchester.

The incident took place on Mead Road on Tuesday February 1 with an air ambulance team in attendance.

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A statement from South Central Ambulance Service said: “A tree surgeon fell from the tree whilst working on it around 9.50am yesterday morning.

“He was a 19-year-old male and had suspected back, hip and potential internal injuries and was taken by road to University Hospital Southampton for further assessment.

“The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance team attended along with an ambulance crew and a rapid response vehicle from SCAS.”

An HSE spokesperson said: “HSE is aware of the incident and making initial enquiries.”

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