Six people taken to hospital following cheese rolling event
Tewkesbury Safety Advisory Group say a number of people suffered medical episodes and injuries at Cooper’s Hill.
Last updated 1st Jun 2023
Six people were taken to hospital following Monday's cheese rolling event at Cooper’s Hill in Gloucestershire.
Tewkesbury Safety Advisory Group say a number of people suffered medical episodes and injuries.
They included broken ankles, concussion, broken leg, breathing difficulties and a suspected seizure.
In a statement, Tewkesbury Safety Advisory Group, said: "Double-crewed ambulances and rapid response vehicles needed a police escort to gain access to the site, in order to clear a path through the crowds.
"This put a strain on the resources of both Gloucestershire Constabulary and South West Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust for a considerable time.
"The Tewkesbury Borough Safety Advisory Group (SAG), which advises on safety at events, has asked those organising it in future to step forward with detailed plans to help prevent similar issues in future years.
"The agencies have no desire or power to stop the cheese rolling event being run and look forward to working with event organisers in the future to better understand and support their plans."