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climber fall Lake District Serious incident
Blea Water Crag, Haweswater
A Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team member and experienced mountaineer fell approximately 8 metres at Blea Water Crag above Haweswater while climbing in winter conditions, sustaining multiple non-life-threatening injuries. After a complex 8-hour technical rescue involving rope systems and eventual helicopter evacuation in difficult weather, the casualty was airlifted to Newcastle's Major Trauma Centre for treatment.
Outcome: airlifted to Major Trauma Centre at Newcastle for treatment of multiple non-life-threatening injuries
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