Man In Trauma Unit After Cows Stampede

A man believed to be in his 60s has been seriously injured by a herd of cows which trampled on him.

Paramedics were called to a field at St Neots, Cambridgeshire. 

An East of England Ambulance Service spokesman said the man received "significant" injuries.

"Following treatment, stabilisation and immobilisation by the ambulance crews, he was taken to the specialist trauma centre at Addenbooke's Hospital in Cambridgeshire for further care."

A similar accident occurred in May after a man in his 60s was trampled to death and his brother seriously injured when a herd of cows trampled them as they walked dogs in Wiltshire.

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Harold Lee, 75, had been riding a quad bike at the back of a dairy herd as he and son Richard were taking the animals to be milked in Somerset.

Mr Lee suffered head and chest injuries after being trampled and was in a critical condition before being airlifted to hospital where he later died.

The National Farmers' Union issued a warning at Easter about the dangers posed by animals in the countryside.

Livestock board chairman Charles Sercombe said: "In the spring it's especially important for walkers to be sympathetic to farm animals rearing their young and give them space.

"If you feel threatened by animals protecting their territory or young do not run, move to the edge of the field and if possible find another way round.

"If you're walking with a dog please keep it on a lead when walking around livestock, but let it go if the situation demands it."

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