two casualties requiring helicopter evacuation Brecon Beacons

Pen Cerrig Calch, near Crickhowell

Wednesday, 2 November 2022

Two people were airlifted to hospital by Coastguard helicopter following a rescue on Pen Cerrig Calch near Crickhowell in challenging wet conditions. The operation involved Longtown Mountain Rescue Team alongside colleagues from Brecon and Central Brecon teams, as well as Dyfed-Powys Police and the Welsh Ambulance Service. Both casualties were taken to Newport Grange Hospital for further medical treatment.

Outcome: two people airlifted by Coastguard helicopter to Newport Grange Hospital

Responding team

Longtown MRT — team website ↗

Sources

Two airlifted to hospital after massive mountain rescue mission news · countytimes.co.uk
Army statement after cadets airlifted to hospital from remote hillside news · southwalesargus.co.uk

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