Coastguards called to assist Nobles for second time

Saturday, 10 September 2016 at 00:00

Douglas Coastguards were called to man the emergency landing site at Nobles Hospital for the second time this week.

Due to the bad weather yesterday, a helicopter landed at Ronaldsway Airport to assist with a medical emergency.

A patient was taken to Nobles from there by the Isle of Man Paramedic service, then stood down once they were no longer needed.

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