injured walker Highlands

West Highland Way, Loch Lomond

Tuesday, 8 September 2026

Two injured walkers were assisted on the West Highland Way near Loch Lomond on 8 September 2026. The first casualty sustained a trauma-related injury and was airlifted to hospital with assistance from multiple agencies including the air ambulance, mountain rescue, and lifeboat crews. A second walker with a knee injury was also treated and transported for hospital care.

Outcome: both casualties airlifted/transported to hospital by air ambulance and boat crews

Responding team

Lomond MRT — team website ↗

Source

Injured walker airlifted to hospital by Loch Lomond crew after emergency on West Highland Way news · glasgowlive.co.uk

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