Climber seriously injured in Bristol cliff face fall

AVON GORGE
Avon Fire and Rescue service was called to an incident at Sea Walls, Avon Gorge. Credit: BPM Media

A seriously injured man has been airlifted to hospital in a serious condition following a climbing incident in Bristol.

Avon Fire and Rescue service was called to an incident at Sea Walls, Avon Gorge at around 1pm on Monday 29 May.

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A spokesperson from Avon Fire and Rescue Service said: "A 20 year old male climber had fallen and has been rescued from a cliff face.

"He was treated at the scene and has been taken to hospital in a serious condition.”