An air ambulance was seen landing on a village common in response to a medical incident.

The Essex and Herts Air Ambulance helicopter landed on the common in Martlesham Heath at around 3pm today (August 26), near the Tesco in Anson Road.  

The nature of the incident is not currently known. 

Ipswich Star: The air ambulance landed on Martlesham Heath common.The air ambulance landed on Martlesham Heath common. (Image: Submitted)

The helicopter has since taken off. 

The air ambulance has been approached for comment.