Ambulance Services Warns Cyclists of Dangers of Not Wearing Safety Helmets

30/06/2009

West Midlands Ambulance Service has this month issued a press release stressing the importance of cyclists wearing protective head gear to reduce the risks of serious head injury.

The release followed an emergency call to the Service after a collision between a car and a bicycle close to Dudley Zoo, at Dudley in the West Midlands.

An ambulance was rapidly on scene, closely followed by a paramedic unit. The Service released a statement through senior paramedic officer Nathan Hudson:

"Thankfully the cyclist, a man of approximately 30 years, was not badly hurt. He was complaining of right sided pain and had cuts and bruises. However, what was notable is that he had suffered a relatively minor head injury.

"What almost certainly saved him from a potentially serious head injury was the fact that he was wearing a cycle helmet.

"Over the years many ambulance staff have seen cyclists who were not wearing helmets end up with very serious head injuries.

"For something that is relatively cheap to buy, it could even save your life; surely it must be one of the easiest ways of protecting yourself from injury.

"I would urge every cyclist to wear one whenever they go out on their bike - you never know when you might need it."

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