Man airlifted to hospital after falling from motorbike in Lichfield
A man has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after falling from his motorbike.
Paramedics arrived to find the rider lying in Eastern Avenue, Lichfield, with his bike nearby.
No other vehicles are believed to be involved in the crash which happened around 7.30am.
The man, believed to be aged in his 50s, was assessed and treated for serious injuries including to his chest, abdomen, pelvis and ankle.
West Midlands Ambulance Service said he was fully conscious throughout the roadside care given by paramedics.
He was taken by the Midlands Air Ambulance to Queen Elizabeth Hospital, in Birmingham.
West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman Jamie Arrowsmith said: "Whilst in a serious condition, it is clear his injuries could have been much worse had he not been wearing full leathers and a helmet."
