Andorran Firefighters Helicopter-Rescue Injured Child and Food Poisoning Victim
Two helicopter operations by Andorran emergency crews saved a bike park crash victim and a hiker stricken by food poisoning, airlifting both to hospital amid challenging mountain access. Officials report one patient recovering well.
Key Points
- Firefighters airlifted a child with multiple injuries from Tarter Bike Park to Nostra Senyora de Meritxell Hospital.
- A person suffering food poisoning in Incles area was evacuated by helicopter after on-site care.
- Both rescues occurred on Saturday in Andorra's remote, rugged terrain.
- The food poisoning patient is recovering favourably; child's condition undisclosed.
Andorran firefighters carried out two helicopter rescues on Saturday in remote areas, airlifting a child injured at Tarter Bike Park and a person with food poisoning in the Incles area to Nostra Senyora de Meritxell Hospital.
The second operation took place in the Incles zone during the afternoon. Emergency crews mobilised the helicopter to reach the patient, who had suffered food poisoning. After on-site care, the individual was evacuated to the hospital for further treatment and examination. Officials confirmed the patient is recovering favourably.
Earlier that afternoon, firefighters had responded to an accident on the bike circuit at Tarter Bike Park, where a minor sustained multiple injuries. The child received initial treatment before being transported by helicopter to the hospital.
The rescues demonstrate the critical role of air evacuations in Andorra's rugged terrain. No additional information on the child's condition has been disclosed.
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