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Stars of a blockbuster TV show ditched filming to save a stricken member of the public this week.

The cast of Outlander, who have transformed tiny Dunure into a film set, helped transport an injured woman to hospital.

Show stars Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe were among those on location when the drama unfolded on Monday.

The woman, 29, fell close to Dunure Castle, which is providing the stunning backdrop for filming.

Coastguard teams and an ambulance crew dashed to the scene but were unable to reach the woman – who had to be transported to safety by a TV truck.

(Image: Iain Brown/Ayrshire Post)

Ayrshire Post photographer Iain Brown, who was on location for the filming, said: “Full credit to the TV crew for their quick thinking and professionalism.

“The situation appeared to be dealt with very calmly and they should be applauded for their efforts.”

An ambulance spokesman said: “When we arrived, we realised that our vehicle would be unable to reach the patient due to the nature of the terrain.

“Our control centre set about dispatching one of our SORT (Special Operations Response Team) vehicles which are able to access hard to reach areas.

“However, a film crew working close by offered to transport our staff in their 4x4 to get to the patient faster.

(Image: Iain Brown/Ayrshire Post)

“We then transported her back to the ambulance and on to Ayr Hospital for treatment.

“We are extremely grateful to the film crew for their quick thinking and offer of help.”

Filming on series three of Outlander, an 18th century period drama, began at Dunure on Monday.

The show, a worldwide hit, is broadcast by Amazon Prime in the UK.