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Air ambulance gusts left Southend woman seriously injured

Investigators said the helicopter’s downwash was intensified by nearby buildings and a car, and the charity reminded pilots of the hazard.

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A woman filming the air ambulance taking off was blown off her feet by its downwash, a report says.

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Woman blown over and injured by air ambulance taking off near Southend Airport

A woman suffered serious injuries after an air ambulance's downwash knocked her over near Southend Airport.

·Essex, United Kingdom
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Air ambulance gusts left Southend woman seriously injured

A woman filming the air ambulance taking off was blown off her feet by its downwash, a report says.

·London, United Kingdom
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BBC News broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Friday, November 13, 2026.
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