An air ambulance was called after a biker fell 50 feet while riding in a quarry near Dovestone Reservoir. The casualty was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital.
Rescue operation near Chew Road
Multiple ambulances and a mountain rescue team were called to the cyclist's rescue in Tameside on Sunday (August 23). The emergency service operation took place at the quarry off Chew Road and lasted around two hours, with the casualty receiving treatment before being transported to hospital.
Mountain rescue team statement
The Oldham Mountain Rescue team said: "[On Sunday] the team was called to assist North West Ambulance Service with the extraction of a patient who had reportedly fallen from a 50 foot drop whilst out riding their bike.
"A full Team callout was initiated with the first vehicle making it's way from a pre arranged event. A PhoneFind confirmed the location as the quarry off Chew Track. A NWAS Rapid Response vehicle (RRV), double crewed ambulance and Helimed had also been mobilised. The helicopter landed at Chew Mount with the paramedics making their way on foot to the scene.
"The RRV and ambulance arrived along with the first of the Team vehicles. All treatment was carried out by Helimed and NWAS before the casualty was assisted into the ambulance for detailed assessment.
"The decision was made to transfer the casualty by ambulance to the hospital rather than by aircraft. The Team recovered the casualty's bike and returned it to Boarshurst before standing down.
"We wish the casualty a speedy recovery and thank everyone involved in the rescue."
