[42] - A30 nr. Bodmin, Assist at RTC
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Friday 27th August 2010 at 11:30 hrs
Four of the team members and a team vehicle en route back from call out 41 were first on scene to a serious accident involving a John O'Groats to Lands End charity cycle ride.
A female was treated for a suspected broken femur, and a male was treated for a nasty gash to his face. Team members used casualty care skills and equipment, including pain relief, alongisde a passing British Transport Police unit and off duty ambulance service staff until the arrival of the air ambulance.
We wish all those involved a speedy recovery.
For more details - visit their blog - LEJOG2010
| Team nominated for Saints Award |
Cornwall Search and Rescue Team is proud to have been shortlisted to the final three community groups for the Saints Award. Saint Awards Presentation Night" style="margin-bottom: 15px; margin-right: 15px;" /> The Saints Awards recognises people and groups living and working within the PL22 to PL26 postcode who make St Austell and its surrounding areas special. The team, which is based in St Dennis has been nominated in the Community Groups category - which celebrates the contribution to the local community by an organisation.
CSRT which is a registered charity, responds to call outs from the police, fire and ambulance services across the county for missing and injured people, last year being called to 39 incidents. Since being founded in 2003, the team has been called to around 380 incidents, ranging from missing children to major weather events.
To vote for the team - follow the link and scroll to the bottom of the make to make your entry.
Thank you!
Link to This is Cornwall website
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