On Air Now

Now Playing

The Chi-Lites

You Don't Have to Go (12\" Version)

Emergency teams rescue teenager injured in cliffside fall near Heysham village

The Morecambe RNLI hovercraft was called out

A teenager was taken to hospital following a cliffside fall near Heysham village.

The 18-year-old man suffered a dislocated knee in the fall near St Peter's Church.

A specialist rope team of firefighters rescued him from the rocky cliff and brought him onto the Morecambe RNLI hovercraft following a call-out at around 3.30pm on Sunday.

A Morecambe RNLI spokesperson said it was unknown whether the man had fallen from the top of the cliff itself or fallen down the rocks.

Martyn Browitt, Deputy Launching Authority from Morecambe RNLI, said: “This was an excellent demonstration of multi-agency work.

"Thankfully, using all resources available, the casualty was able to be taken from the rocky cliff side into the hovercraft.

"This was a very hot day and would like to thank all team involved in the rescue.

"We would also like to wish the casualty a very speedy recovery.”

More from Local News

Recently Played Songs

  • 3:04pm

    You Don't Have to Go (12\" Version)

    The Chi-Lites
  • 2:57pm

    Hey Ya!

    Outkast

    Download
  • 2:54pm

    This Love

    Maroon 5

    Download