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fall from height Snowdonia Serious incident
Snowdon
A 31-year-old woman fell approximately 300 feet on Snowdon after slipping on snow and ice whilst descending from the summit on the Pyg path. She sustained serious leg and abdominal injuries and was stretchered down the mountain and airlifted by RAF helicopter to hospital. Her companion also required rescue from the scene.
Outcome: casualty airlifted to hospital with serious injuries
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