A HELICOPTER ambulance flew into an Otley school yesterday after a girl hurt her leg in a games lesson.

Teachers at Prince Henry's Grammar School called for an ambulance after the 11-year-old fell and injured her knee in PE class at around 11.30am - and were amazed when the West Yorkshire Air Ambulance appeared to answer the call.

Deputy head John Townsley said: "We just called an ambulance, and we were a bit surprised when the helicopter turned up.

"Another ambulance arrived just minutes later."

However, the girl's injuries were not believed to be serious, and she was taken to Leeds General Infirmary by land ambulance.

l One person had to be cut out from the wreckage of a car in a crash near the back of Wharfemeadows Park, off Farnley Lane, Otley ,yesterday just before 3pm.

The air ambulance was called out but returned back to its base in Yeadon.

Two people, believed to be the occupants of a red and white Citroen Special car, were taken to Leeds General Infirmary by road.

Firefighters had to cut off the left-hand door to free the passenger of the car. At the time of going to press, it was unclear what caused the accident.