Children injured after tree falls at activity centre

A number of children have been injured after a tree fell at an outdoor activity centre in Surrey.

South East Coast Ambulance Service (Secamb) said crews were called to the PGL Activity Centre on Marchants Hill in Tilford Road, Hindhead, at about 13:40 BST on Monday.

One patient was airlifted to a London hospital with a serious leg injury, while six others were taken to Royal Surrey Hospital in Guildford with less serious injuries. Eleven people were assessed and treated at the scene before being discharged.

PGL, a provider of outdoor education, said the safety of children, teachers and colleagues was its priority.

Multiple ambulance crews attended, alongside paramedics from South Central Ambulance Service, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance, as well as police and fire services, Secamb said.

PGL confirmed there had been an "incident" at the centre.

It said: "A number of children were injured and are receiving medical treatment as required.

"Our thoughts are with everyone affected. The safety and wellbeing of the children, their teachers and our colleagues is our absolute priority.

"We are working closely with the schools involved and emergency services to support those affected and to ensure families receive timely information through their schools."

It added it was "committed to supporting everyone affected".

Farnham and Bordon MP Gregory Stafford said he was aware of a "serious accident" involving a group of children.

He said there had been "a number of injuries" but no reported fatalities and emergency services remained at the scene.

Stafford said Surrey Police and Surrey Fire and Rescue Service were working closely with PGL.

"My thoughts are with the children involved, their families, and all those affected," he said.

"I am grateful for the swift and professional response of our emergency services."

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