A MAN was airlifted to hospital after he was injured in a freak cow accident near Cradley this morning (Thursday).
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to a field on the A4103, just past the B4220 turning at Westfield just before 9.45am.
An ambulance, a rapid response vehicle and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham attended the scene.
An ambulance service spokeswoman said: “It is believed a cow had kicked a gate in the field which unfortunately struck the man in the face.
"The man, believed to be in his 50s, suffered significant facial injuries including a fractured jaw. The man was unable to speak due to his injuries but was in a lot of pain.
"Crews immediately administered pain relief to the man, dressed and stabilised his facial wounds before being airlifted to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.
“Medics were pre-alerted to the arrival of the man who was said to be in a stable condition.”
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