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Wednesday, 6 May 2020 18:48

Emergency Services respond to casualty at Cavehill Country Park

by Q Radio News

Emergency services have rescued an injured woman, after she fell down a hillside at Cavehill Country Park in Belfast. 

Both the Ambulance service and fire crews were called to the scene on the Upper Hightown Road, shortly after 2.15pm today. 

Three fire appliances attended, including one from Westland Fire Station and two Specialist Rescue Team Appliances. 

Firefighters used specialist equipment including lines and a stretcher to remove the casualty from the hillside, before she was taken into the care of NIAS paramedics. 

It is unknown yet how serious the woman's injuries are. 

The incident was dealt with by 3.47pm. 

Emergency Services respond to casualty at Cavehill Country Park - Pics Alan Lewis

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