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A walker who fell while hiking in the Peak District – suffering a “serious injury” – was evacuated to safety by a mountain rescue team.

Shortly after midday on Monday, October 21, the Glossop Mountain Rescue Team were called to reports of a fallen walker.

A team spokesperson said: “A walker had fallen in the Hern Stones area of Bleaklow and was unable to bear weight on their knee.

“The team arrived, assessed for a serious knee injury and packaged the casualty, using our vacuum splints, into our stretcher for a moorland carry to the roadside, where an ambulance took them for onward treatment.

The walker was brought to safety by mountain rescue volunteers. Credit: Glossop MRT

“We wish the casualty a speedy recovery. 16 team members were involved and the team were stood down 4.00pm.”

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Mountain rescue team evacuate walker who suffered “serious injury” during fall in Peak District

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