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Four climbers fall 10 meters in Romania; rescue teams intervene

Four climbers fall 10 meters in Romania; rescue teams intervene

From Adevărul · () Romanian

Translated from Romanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Four climbers fell approximately 10 meters in the Valea Albișoarei area of Bușteni, Romania, after a safety rope broke.
  • Rescue teams, including SMURD helicopters and medical units, are on-site to assist the injured.
  • One of the initially conscious victims lost consciousness, while authorities investigate the accident's circumstances.

Four climbers suffered injuries after falling about 10 meters in the Valea Albișoarei area near Bușteni, Romania. The incident occurred when a safety rope snapped during their climb. Emergency services, including mountain rescuers and SMURD medical teams, were dispatched to the scene to provide aid and prepare for the evacuation of the injured individuals.

Initially, all four victims were reported conscious. However, one of them subsequently lost consciousness, according to updates from rescuers. To support the ground operations, a SMURD helicopter from Târgu Mureș was requested, along with additional medical units, including intensive care ambulances and a county ambulance service team. These resources were directed to rendezvous at the Bușteni town stadium.

Further complicating the rescue, another SMURD helicopter from the Caransebeș Aeromedical Base was also allocated to the mission. The operation is ongoing, and authorities are working to determine the exact circumstances that led to the accident. The Department for Emergency Situations (DSU) confirmed the developing situation.

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Originally published by Adevărul in Romanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.