Peak District climbers rescued after fall

Edale and Glossop mountain rescue teams were called to the incident at Martello Buttress, Stanage Edge, on Saturday.

A 25–year–old female had fallen, pulling her climbing companion, a 53–year–old man, with her in the process.

The young woman suffered a fractured pelvis and multiple facial fractures. The second climber, her uncle, sustained a head injury and a fracture in his lower back.

They were taken to hospital for treatment by air ambulance.