Mountain rescue called to Delph incident

A scene from the Delph incident

The Oldham Mountain Rescue Team were contacted by North West Ambulance Service about a female who had slipped and injured their ankle in a field near Delph. 

Team members were mobilised and were quickly on scene.

The casualty was assessed by a team medic before the ankle was splinted. 

The casualty was then moved onto a stretcher. 

After a short carry to the road, they were placed into the team’s vehicle to keep warm.

The casualty was then handed over to the ambulance crew once they arrived.

A total of 15 team members were involved for one-and-a-half hours.

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