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injured walker Peak District
Dovestone Reservoir, Ashway
A walker fell on a steep section of the upper edge path at Ashway near Dovestone Reservoir and sustained a suspected upper arm fracture. Oldham Mountain Rescue Team attended with a rapid response party, and the casualty was carried to a waiting helicopter and airlifted to hospital for treatment.
Outcome: casualty airlifted to hospital by helicopter
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