Injured teenager airlifted to hospital after 20-metre fall at Peak District beauty spot

A nineteen-year-old boy was airlifted to hospital after falling more than 20 metres at Dovedale.

The incident happened just before 2pm on Saturday, January 31, and saw Derby Mountain Rescue volunteers deployed to help the teenager.

East Midlands Ambulance Service, and EMAS Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) also attended before the teen was transported to Stoke trauma unit for further treatment.

A spokesperson for Derby Mountain Rescue Team said: “The team were called out just before 2pm on Saturday 31st January to a nineteen-year-old male who was reported to have fallen more than 20 metres at Dovedale.

“Team members worked with East Midlands Ambulance Service and EMAS Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) to treat and transfer the casualty to DLRAA Helimed 54. The male was flown to Stoke trauma unit for further assessment.”

The teenager’s mum commented on Derby Mountain Rescue Facebook page to thank the volunteers for their help.

She said: “I am the young man’s mum. He is in Stoke hospital waiting for surgery on a shoulder injury. Thank you to everyone who helped him. We have been overwhelmed with such kind messages.”