Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team went to the woman's aid

Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team went to the woman's aid

A walker was airlifted to hospital after falling and injuring her head.

The 55-year-old was walking with a companion on the Knott, above Patterdale, when the accident happened shortly after 3pm today, Wednesday.

Members of the Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team went to her aid and she was treated at the scene.

She was then airlifted to the team’s headquarters by the Pride of Cumbria air ambulance and then taken by ambulance to hospital for further treatment.

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