A WOMAN was taken to hospital after she fell on loose sand and suffered a suspected knee injury.

Burnham Coastguard were called at 2.11pm on April 22 following reports that a woman was unable to walk following a fall on Burnham-on-Sea beach.

The woman was walking on the beach with her family when she fell on loose sand and hurt her knee.

The woman's family called 999 and asked for an ambulance from South Western Ambulance Service who called the Coastguard and asked them for help to recover the woman from the beach.

When the Coastguard arrived at the scene they assessed the woman and made her as comfortable as possible until the ambulance arrived.

BARB Search and Rescue also attended the incident and helped the Coastguard move the woman so they could transfer her to an ambulance.

Weston-super-Mare Coastguard also attended the incident as initially they were called to reports that the woman was stuck in the mud.

When the team arrived the officer in charge was happy that they did not need to take action but there were two children making their way down to the water from the mud.

The Weston team, along with a member of Burnham Coastguard, were tasked to keep an eye on them from a vantage point on the sea wall but the children turned around and headed back once it became a bit sticky in the mud.

A spokesperson for Burnham Coastguard, said: "Once the lady had been transferred to the ambulance we were happy that there was no more to do and we could return to station.

"While we were observing the two children we were approached by a member of the public who came over to say thank you for what we do.

"Such a random act of kindness goes a long way and the team really appreciated the comment.

"Volunteering is something we do because we love it, but a few words can really make a difference so thank you whoever you were.

"We have escaped the Easter break relatively unscathed which means we have had a great chance to catch up with family and friends. Please stay safe everyone."

If you see anyone in danger or difficulty along the coast call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

The Weekly News has contacted South Western Ambulance Service for comment.