Person hospitalised after Cave Hill fall

Three fire appliances attended the incident in the Upper Hightown Road area- one from Westland Fire Station and two Specialist Rescue Team Appliances.

Detailing the rescue operation, a NIFRS spokesperson said: “Firefighters were called to a specialist rescue incident on the Upper Hightown Road, yesterday afternoon.

“A casualty had fallen down a hillside and was injured. Firefighters removed the casualty from the hillside using specialist rescue equipment, including lines and a stretcher.

“The casualty was then taken into the care of Northern Ireland Ambulance Service. The incident was dealt with by 3.47pm.”

A NIAS spokesperson added: “The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service received a 999 call at 2.05pm on

Wednesday, May 6, following reports of an incident at Upper Hightown Road.

“NIAS despatched two Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) Officers to the scene. Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, one person was transported to the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast.”

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