injured mountain biker Southern Uplands Serious incident

Glentress, Borders

Monday, 26 August 2024

A mountain biker was injured at Glentress in the Borders on 26 August 2024. Mountain rescue, ambulance, police and air ambulance crews worked together to treat and evacuate the casualty, who was airlifted to Edinburgh hospital for further treatment.

Outcome: airlifted to Edinburgh hospital by air ambulance

Responding team

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Sources

Cyclist airlifted to Edinburgh hospital after massive rescue operation in hills news · edinburghlive.co.uk
Scots teen suffers brain injury after horror mountain bike crash news · dailyrecord.co.uk
Mountain biker airlifted to hospital following second emergency call-out to Glentress in as many days news · hellorayo.co.uk

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