Casualty rescued from 30 metre tree after paraglider falls from the sky

A casualty has been rescued from a 30 metre tall tree after their paraglider collapsed mid-flight in Ramsbury.

At 12:12pm, Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service received a call from a member of the public who had crashed into a tree following their para-glider collapsed in the Ramsbury Manor area.

Crews from Marlborough and Swindon Fire Station attended the incident to rescue the member of the public from the tree.

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They had assistance from an Aerial Ladder Platform from Swindon as well as technical rope rescue teams from Chippenham and Trowbridge Fire Station.

The casualty was approximately 25-30 metres high in the tree and was rescued using a combination of the aerial platform and tech-rescue teams.

The casualty was given a precautionary check by the Ambulance Service to assess any injuries they may have sustained.

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