paraglider crash with serious injury Snowdonia Serious incident

Moel Wnion, Snowdonia

Monday, 21 July 2025

A paraglider experienced a significant problem with their wing and made a hard landing near Moel Wnion in Snowdonia on 21 July 2025, sustaining serious injuries. The casualty managed to call for assistance and was treated by Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation team members before being airlifted by Coastguard rescue helicopter to Ysbyty Gwynedd hospital.

Outcome: casualty airlifted by helicopter to Ysbyty Gwynedd hospital

Responding team

Ogwen Valley MRO — team website ↗

Sources

Paraglider with serious injuries airlifted to hospital after Snowdonia crash news · liverpoolecho.co.uk
Paraglider airlifted to hospital with 'serious injuries' after crashing near Eryri peak news · dailypost.co.uk

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