Rescue volunteers were called out to help a woman who had fallen from a horse. 

NEWSAR was called on by North Wales Police to assist a woman who had fallen from her horse on Monday evening. 

The incident took place at Nant y Ffrith woods, near Wrexham. 

The woman was later taken to hospital. 

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A NEWSAR spokesperson said: "On Monday evening we were asked by North Wales Police to rescue a woman who had fallen from her horse and sustained a head injury. Team members mobilised to the location in Nant y Ffrith woods, north west of Wrexham.

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"The casualty was provided with first aid, before being carried by stretcher for handover to a Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust crew, who then took her to hospital.

"Thanks to the family and friends of the casualty who provided local knowledge and looked after the injured person before we arrived."

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