Incident report

Buxton Mountain Rescue Team called to rendezvous at Miller’s Dale Station following a request from the ambulance service to assist with an injured female.

A young lady had taken a tumble whilst walking on the upper path off the Monsal Trail towards Cressbrook.  An East Midlands Paramedic First-responder was soon on scene followed by a team vehicle carry the necessary rescue. equipment.  The casualty had suffered a suspected fractured ankle and, following the administration of pain relief, the joint was splinted.  A short but tricky carry out required the use of ropes to stabilise the rescue stretcher.  However, the lady was soon on the main Monsal track where she was transferred to an E.M.A.S ambulance for transport to hospital.