A youngster has been airlifted to hospital and children have been injured following a freak accident involving a fallen tree at a play camp near Hindhead.

Emergency services were called to the PGL Activity Centre on Marchants Hill in Tilford Road, Beacon Hill, around 1.40pm today (Monday, July 13).

Multiple crews from the South East Coast Ambulance Service, including a Critical Care Paramedic, rushed to the scene along with colleagues from their South Central counterparts.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance also attended, alongside police and crews from local fire services.

A spokesperson for SECAS said: "One patient was airlifted to a London hospital with a serious leg injury.

"Six patients with less serious injuries were taken to Royal Surrey Hospital in Guildford for further medical treatment.

"Eleven patients were assessed and treated at the scene and then discharged from our care."

A spokesperson for PGL said: "We can confirm that an incident occurred on Monday afternoon at our Marchants Hill Centre involving members of a visiting school group and a fallen tree. Unfortunately, a number of children were injured and received medical treatment at the scene. A small number were subsequently taken to hospital for further care.

"The safety and wellbeing of the children, their teachers and our colleagues is, and remains, our number one priority and our thoughts are with all those involved, including the parents, carers and loved ones of anyone affected.

"We are continuing to work closely with the school and the relevant authorities to support all those affected.

"Families are being kept informed through their school and we encourage anyone with concerns to contact the school in the first instance, where the latest information is being shared.

"We will provide further updates as soon as we are able to do so with accurate, confirmed information."

Local MP Greg Stafford said he had been made aware of the incident.

He said: "While there are, thankfully, no reported fatalities, emergency services remain on site.

"Surrey Police and Fire are working closely with PGL, who are supporting those affected. I have been in contact with Surrey Police and PGL to offer my support.

"My thoughts are with the children involved, their families, and all those affected. I am grateful for the swift and professional response of our emergency services."

A spokesperson for Surrey Police said: "We received a report just before 2pm yesterday (July 13) that a tree had come down at an activity centre in Hindhead injuring a number of people at the site.

"Officers attended along with partners from Surrey Fire & Rescue and the South East Coast Ambulance Service."

The PGL Activity Centre at Marchants Hill is a residential outdoor adventure centre offering activities such as climbing, zip-lining, archery and canoeing for school groups and young people.