Second helicopter lands on the Lincolnshire coast

A new air ambulance took to the sky last Wednesday, 23rd June 2021, as Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance (LNAA) launches its second helicopter, which will help to save lives on the Lincolnshire coast.

The helicopter has taken over from the charity’s Critical Care Car (CCC), which has been operational on the East Coast from 1 June. Since then, doctors and paramedics have responded to 31 emergencies in the area.

The expansion of LNAA’s service comes as the UK emerges from Covid restrictions and it’s anticipated an influx of visitors will flock to popular seaside towns for a summer staycation.

The second aircraft, a black, white and blue AW109, will be based at an airfield near Mablethorpe, ready to respond to incidents along the coast. The charity’s yellow Ambucopter will continue to attend emergencies across Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire, helping those who need it most.

Doctor Cosmo Scurr said: “Launching this additional service on the Lincolnshire coast means that we can be there for more patients who may need us.

“Our clinicians can provide potentially life-saving care to the patient outside of a hospital environment.  With the nearest Major Trauma Centre being situated over an hour away from the East Coast, having a second helicopter will allow us to save vital time when transporting the patient to hospital.