On Saturday afternoon, a paragliding accident took place in the Charleroi region near Farciennes. The paraglider was training around 1:15 p.m. near a wood along the Basse Sambre road and the rue du Monciat. However, he was thrown back into the woods by a strong gust of wind during takeoff, and he landed in the trees, resulting in injuries. Fortunately, he was able to use his cell phone to call for help, and the Marcinelle fire brigade, ambulance, and SMUR were all dispatched to the scene. It took a few hundred meters on foot for the emergency services to reach the paraglider. Then, they placed him on a shell stretcher and took him to the road where medical teams attended him. He was immediately transported to a hospital as he was injured in the back and lower limbs but his life is not in danger.
A paragliding accident occurred this Saturday at the start of the afternoon near Farciennes, in the Charleroi region. Around 1:15 p.m., the paraglider was training near a wood that runs along the Basse Sambre road and the rue du Monciat. He started to take off, but a strong gust of wind threw him back into the woods, where he landed in the trees.
The paraglider hung in the trees and was injured. He was able to call for help via his cell phone. The Marcinelle firefighters as well as an ambulance and the SMUR were dispatched to the scene.
To access the paraglider, the emergency services had to walk a few hundred meters. He was placed on a shell stretcher, as for mountain falls, and was brought back to the road where he was taken care of by medical teams. He was transported to a hospital.
His life is not in danger, but he was injured in the back and lower limbs.
We hope that the paraglider involved in this incident will make a speedy recovery from his injuries. This serves as a reminder of the importance of being cautious and aware of weather conditions while engaging in outdoor activities. We commend the swift response of the emergency services and their dedication to ensuring the safety of the public. Let us all strive to prioritize safety in our adventures and pursuits.