A PERSON has been airlifted to hospital after getting into difficulty in water.

Crews from South East Coast Ambulance Service (Secamb) attended King Edwards Parade, Eastbourne, following reports of people in need of medical attention at the beach. 

The team attended the scene at around 3.45pm today, June 8. 

A spokesman for Secamb said: “Ambulance crews were joined by fellow emergency services and the Kent, Surrey, Sussex Air Ambulance Service. 

“Three people were assessed and treated before being taken to hospital. 

“One person was airlifted to Kings College Hospital in a serious condition and two people were taken to Conquest Hospital in Hastings in less serious conditions.”