medical emergency Pennines

Honister slate mine, Borrowdale

Saturday, 1 August 2026

A 64-year-old fell race competitor collapsed near Honister slate mine during the Borrowdale fell race on 1st August. Bowland Pennine MRT assisted Keswick MRT at a nearby checkpoint until the Air Ambulance arrived and transported the casualty to hospital.

Outcome: casualty airlifted to hospital by Air Ambulance

Responding team

Bowland Pennine MRT — team website ↗

Source

Spot Pick Up – Keswick assist Bowland Pennine MRT report

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