Air ambulance called after horse rider injured

A woman has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries following a horse riding accident in Luddenden Foot.
Yorkshire Air Ambulance at the scene in Luddenden Foot today. Photo credit: Kevin Tynan Bowe.Yorkshire Air Ambulance at the scene in Luddenden Foot today. Photo credit: Kevin Tynan Bowe.
Yorkshire Air Ambulance at the scene in Luddenden Foot today. Photo credit: Kevin Tynan Bowe.

The incident, in which the woman suffered chest and spinal injuries, happened before 12.30pm today (Wednesday).

The woman, who is in her 30s, was taken to Leeds General Infirmary by a Yorkshire Air Ambulance and is said to have suffered serious injuries.

Ambulance crews were also in attendance.