Woman airlifted after 30-metre climbing fall in Blue Mountains
A woman in her 30s fell about 30 metres down a climbing wall near Leura on Saturday. She suffered multiple injuries.
A woman was climbing the Ben Travado Wall near Sublime Point in Blue Mountains National Park and fell about 30 metres. The woman suffered multiple injuries including head and limb damage and cuts.
A Toll rescue helicopter with a medical team was sent to the scene. Emergency crews worked to reach the hurt climber.
The woman was in serious but stable condition after the fall. Paramedics and rescue crews worked to get her safely off the difficult ground.
- 30 metres
- Fall distance
- 150 metres
- Wall height
- About 11am Saturday
- Time of call
Why it mattersThe quick response to climbing accidents shows the risks at popular climbing sites. It also shows the emergency systems needed to reach hurt climbers.
AustraliaThis local NSW incident demonstrates the emergency response capabilities for outdoor recreation accidents in the Blue Mountains, a popular climbing destination.
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