A TEENAGE cyclist was airlifted to hospital after he 'flipped over the handlebars and faceplanted the floor' in Brean.

Burnham-on-Sea Coastguard and South Western Ambulance Service to the top of Brean Down were called at 2.42pm on Monday (February 18) after a teenager suffered a head injury while cycling.

The teenager and his group of friends had decided to go mountain biking along the Down and filmed each other as they negotiated different sized bumps along the way.

However, the teenager didn't land a trick as they wanted to and flipped over the handle bars, causing themself injury.

Seeing that their friend was in distress the group called for help and one of them got him a blanket from National Trust workers nearby.

A spokesman for Burnham Coastguard said: "The teenagers' quick actions meant that there was no delay in getting the help they needed, the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance was scrambled and quickly on scene and Ambulance crews were awaiting a transfer at the base of the Down.

"We made our way up to the top of the Down and after a brief chat with the air ambulance crew they were happy his injuries were not anything serious but as it was a matter of a two-minute flight they would take him to Weston Hospital.

"As a precaution, we had already tasked BARB Search & Rescue - Burnham-on-Sea hovercraft to assist as they have a great little off-road vehicle which would've saved us a lot of time if we had to stretcher carry the young lad anywhere.

"Once he was safely aboard the helicopter and they had departed we were able to return to station.

"We would like to extend praise to the group of young lads, they were quick to react in a calm and correct way and got immediate help, as a society we are always quick to point out the bad young adults but this shows there are still plenty of good ones out there who are able to deal with things in an intelligent and polite manner.

"The lady from the National Trust was also very impressed with their ability to deal with their predicament.

"We wish the lad a speedy recovery and hope that he is back enjoying mountain biking again soon, and a big well done to his mates who acted quickly, a credit to the community."

If you see an emergency along the coast call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.