A MULTI-AGENCY response were deployed to the scene where a walker had fallen and hit his head yesterday (November 21). 

Keswick Mountain Rescue and the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) attended to the man who was bleeding at Lingy Hut Fell, near Keswick. 

The teams were called out at 10:24am. 

Medical treatment was given before the man was flown to hospital.

A spokesperson from Keswick MRT said: "A man at Lingy Hut fell and hit his head causing bleeding.

"The Great North Air Ambulance, Helimed 58, responded quickly and managed to land close to the hut. 

"Keswick team members had driven as close to Lingy Hut as possible up the Mosedale road and were preparing to walk in but were stood down once the casualty was in the helicopter.

"Many thanks to GNAAS for the quick response," they said. 

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