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cardiac arrest Southern Uplands Serious incident
Peebles, Scottish Borders
A middle-aged mountain biker suffered cardiac arrest during a competitive event near Peebles in the Scottish Borders. The casualty received CPR from event staff and medically trained bystanders, and was treated with a defibrillator by Tweed Valley Mountain Rescue Team who arrived within four minutes. The biker was airlifted to hospital.
Outcome: airlifted to hospital
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