Mountain biker rescued after suffering “multiple injuries” in crash near popular Peak District beauty spot

A biker sustained a series of injuries after crashing in the Peak District this weekend – with a mountain rescue team deployed to the scene.

By Tom Hardwick

Published 11th Sep 2023, 10:47 BST

Updated 11th Sep 2023, 10:47 BST

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On Saturday, September 9, the Buxton Mountain Rescue Team (BMRT) were called to reports of an injured mountain biker near Jacob’s Ladder, in the Peak District.

A BMRT spokesperson said: “A mountain biker was starting the descent back into the Edale valley, when they hit the rough terrain, resulting in multiple injuries.

“The casualty was treated by a team paramedic and then was carried down into the valley to wait for a land ambulance for a transfer to the hospital.”

The biker suffered a number of injuries in the crash.
Credit: BMRT — The biker suffered a number of injuries in the crash. Credit: BMRT

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The team wished the casualty a speed recovery and thanked the BMRT volunteers for their assistance.

Peak District Buxton Mountain Rescue Team Council Derbyshire