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Person in hospital following reported fall at National Trust site

Richard PriceWest Midlands
Dave Picking A group of people wearing red outfits are standing in an area of heathland and appear to be tending to someone in the nearby area. The scene is at the base of a rock cliff.Dave Picking
The Coastguard was called to Mow Cop Castle on the Cheshire-Staffordshire border on Thursday afternoon

A person has suffered "suspected serious injuries" following a reported fall at a National Trust site on the Cheshire-Staffordshire border.

The Coastguard helicopter was sent to Mow Cop Castle, between Congleton and Kidsgrove, just after 12:30 GMT.

Search and rescue teams from Wirral, Southport and Crosby also attended, alongside an air ambulance, following reports that a person had fallen.

The incident remains ongoing.

Dave Picking A blue and yellow liveried ambulance, seen on an area of grass. There are trees nearby and a set of wooden fence posts.Dave Picking
A North West Air Ambulance was also at the scene, according to witnesses

Mow Cop Castle is a folly, set at the top of a hill, with a rocky ridge running along it.

North West Ambulance Service said a patient was taken to hospital with "suspected serious injuries" after a 999 call was received.

North West Air Ambulance and National Trust have been approached for comment.

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