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 …

Buxton Mountain Rescue Team called to rendezvous at Miller’s Dale Station on the Monsal Trail following the report of a climbing accident.

A 54 year old gentleman from the Buxton area had fallen about twelve feet whilst climbing near to Litton tunnel just off the trail.  He was treated on site by team members for back and wrist pain before being placed on a rescue stretcher.

After a short carry to the Monsal track he was taken back to the station car-park by a team ambulance where an East Midlands Ambulance Service vehicle was waiting.  Following a lengthy assessment by E.M.A.S. staff the casualty was transferred to hospital via helicopter.

Buxton Mountain Rescue Team called to rendezvous at Miller’s Dale Station on the Monsal Trail following the report of a climbing accident.
A 54 year old gentleman from the Buxton area had fallen about twelve feet whilst climbing near to Litton tunnel just off the trail.  He was treated on site by team members for back and wrist pain before being placed on a rescue stretcher.
After a short carry to the Monsal track he was taken back to the station car-park by a team ambulance where an East Midlands Ambulance Service vehicle was waiting.  Following a lengthy assessment by E.M.A.S. staff the casualty was transferred to hospital via helicopter.

Edale and Buxton Mountain Rescue Teams were called jointly to Bradwell Edge to a incident involving a injured Paraglider.  Buxton members’ response was frustrated by a road closure which meant a considerable diversion in order to attend the scene.

An unfortunate pilot got into difficulties upon take off causing a crash which resulted in him suffering back injuries.   The casualty was initially treated by Edale members and when the casualty had been stabilised he was prepared for a short evacuation to the road-head for onward transport to hospital.

Buxton Mountain Rescue Team, together with Edale M.R.T, was called to Cave Dale in Castleton to assist a mountain biker who had taken a bad fall.

Edale M.R.T. had members close by covering the Severn Trent Mountain Challenge who were able to provide a quick response and deliver much needed pain relief.  As other team members arrived the casualty was protected from the rain and cold as treatment for her suspected shoulder dislocation began.  Following treatment the casualty, a lady from Heaton Chapel, Stockport, was carried by stretcher down Cave Dale and to an East Midlands Ambulance for transport to hospital.