Paraglider crash in Cumbria's Lake District
Last updated at 17:41, Friday, 22 February 2013
A PARAGLIDER pilot has been rescued after crashing in Cumbria’s Lake District.
The Great North Air Ambulance airlifted a man from Carrock Fell this afternoon
The Penrith man suffered back and chest injuries. He was carried down the fell and then transported to Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle in eight minutes.
The service said his injuries were non-life threatening.
First published at 17:38, Friday, 22 February 2013
Published by http://www.nwemail.co.uk
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