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Casualty Airlifted From Vessel Off The Isle Of Wight

A man has been airlifted from a vessel off the Isle of Wight.

HM Coastguard helicopter from Lydd assisted in a medical evacuation last night (Tuesday), after receiving a call shortly before 10pm.

The casualty was winched to the helicopter and was taken to hospital.

The helicopter could be heard over the east and north parts of the Isle of Wight between 11pm and midnight.

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