Crompton Moor rescue drama

A scene from the Crompton Moor rescue

The Oldham Mountain Rescue Team responded to a request from North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust yesterday (Tuesday), for assistance in locating and treating a female somewhere on Crompton Moor.

The casualty suffered a possible broken ankle.

Using Phonefind technology, the casualty was located in a wooded area opposite the quarry.

After pain relief, and splinting of the ankle, the casualty was carried on a stretcher to a waiting ambulance in the car park.

Fourteen rescue team members were involved for one hour and 45 minutes.

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