Young Girl Airlifted to Hospital After Incident at Muncaster Castle

A young girl has been airlifted to hospital after suffering an injury at Muncaster Castle.

Emergency services were called to the castle grounds at around 2.05pm on Thursday, August 20, following reports that the girl had injured her leg.

Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team was dispatched to assist, alongside crews from the Northwest Ambulance Service and the Northwest Air Ambulance Charity.

Mountain rescue volunteers were the first specialist responders to reach the girl. They provided initial treatment before handing her over to the air ambulance crew.

The girl was then flown to hospital for further medical treatment. The extent of her injuries has not been disclosed.

Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team thanked the ambulance services for their assistance during the incident.

The response highlights the role of mountain rescue teams in supporting emergency services across Cumbria, including incidents in challenging outdoor locations.

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