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injured walker Brecon Beacons Serious incident
Lower Clyn Gwyn waterfall, Brecon Beacons
A woman suffered suspected spinal, hip and lower back injuries after falling while walking near Lower Clyn Gwyn waterfall in the Brecon Beacons. She was treated by mountain rescue and ambulance crews, then carried by stretcher to a Coastguard helicopter which airlifted her to hospital after being unable to winch her due to local conditions.
Outcome: casualty evacuated to hospital by stretcher and helicopter
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