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Wales Online
04-05-2025
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Walker with serious injury carried down Welsh beauty spot by rescuers
Walker with serious injury carried down Welsh beauty spot by rescuers Local coastguard helped the man after the accident on Great Orme The local coastguard carried them down (Image: Llandudno Coastguard ) A walker suffered a painful injury after falling and dislocating his knee on Llandudno's Great Orme yesterday, May 3. Emergency responders, including volunteers, rushed to the scene to assist the individual, who was subsequently carried from the renowned landmark for medical attention. The incident saw both the Welsh Ambulance Service and the Llandudno Coastguard Rescue Team come to the aid of the stricken man. A spokesperson for the Llandudno Coastguard shared details on their Facebook page, stating: "In the afternoon, we were called out to assist Welsh Ambulance Service on the Great Orme. "A casualty had fallen and sustained a badly dislocated knee several hundred metres from the road. The Great Orme headland near Llandudno (Image: WALES NEWS SERVICE ) "We used our cliff rescue stretcher to convey the casualty to the waiting ambulance where he was looked after by the paramedics." They added: "Whilst our area of operations is strictly Coastal we also deal with many incidents on the Great Orme. Article continues below "We are fully equipped to deal with a range of medical incidents and casualty evacuation from a variety of off road locations.", reports North Wales Live. The coastguard team also issued a reminder for public safety: "If you become aware of anyone in any danger or distress anywhere around the coast (or on the Great Orme) please call 999 and ask for the Coastguard." If you require the coastguard you can reach them on 999 (Image: Llandudno Coastguard ) On the same day, the Llandudno Coastguard Rescue team provided assistance to a woman who collapsed on the town's North Shore. After two members of the Llandudno Coastguards became aware of the situation, the remainder of the team was summoned to help the patient. A spokesperson for the Llandudno Coastguard said: "The casualty had collapsed whilst sitting on a bench and we were unable to establish the cause. Article continues below "We communicated with the Welsh Ambulance Services control room, kept the casualty comfortable and monitored her vital signs until an ambulance arrived. "Many thanks to a passing A&E doctor who provided invaluable help and advice."
Wales Online
04-05-2025
- Wales Online
Cyclist impaled on bike in horror crash as emergency services race to scene
Cyclist impaled on bike in horror crash as emergency services race to scene The rider crashed on the coastal path in Llanddulas near Abergele this afternoon The National Cycle Route 5 path between Llanddulas and Pensarn in Conwy (Image: David Powell ) A female cyclist was impaled on her bike following a crash on the coastal path in Llanddulas near Abergele this afternoon, Sunday M ay 4. Emergency services were called to the horror incident at around 3pm, with the victim's current condition unknown. North Wales Fire and Rescue Service dispatched two crews from Abergele and Colwyn Bay after receiving the call at 2.58pm. The woman, whose age has not been disclosed, was trapped and impaled on her bicycle and had to be cut free by firefighters. Firefighters used cutting equipment and tools to free the patient, who was then transported by paramedics to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd in nearby Bodelwyddan. The coastal path where the accident occurred is part of National Cycle Route number 5, reports North Wales Live. Stay informed on the latest health news by signing up to our newsletter here . It's been a busy weekend for emergency services in north Wales. On Saturday, May 3, ambulance and coastguard workers rushing to the aid of a walker on Llandudno's Great Orme yesterday, May 3 after he suffered a badly dislocated on knee. Article continues below Also on Saturday, Llandudno Coastguard Rescue Team also came to the aid of a woman who collapsed on the town's North Shore, before ambulance crews arrived at the scene. Down in south Wales, emergency services were called after an E-bike rider has died following a crash with a car in Carmarthenshire. Police are urgently appealing for information after the collision in Llethri Road in Llanelli. The incident occurred at around 8.50pm on Saturday, May 3. Officers investigating the Llanelli incident are urgently seeking to speak with riders of two other E-bikes. They were reported to be in the area at the time of the collision. Article continues below Both riders were believed to be wearing face coverings and one was wearing a yellow jacket. Dyfed-Powys Police can be contacted online, via emailing 101@ or by calling 101. Quote reference 376 of May 3.
