🚨 Mountain Rescue Drama! 🚨
An £80,000 electric 4×4 was involved in a dramatic mishap during a mountain rescue on the beautiful Moel Famau! Denbighshire Council’s high-tech Munro vehicle, tasked with transporting ambulance staff, collided with a fence—thankfully, no injuries reported!
It all kicked off when local farmer Huw Williams had a nasty spill from his quad bike after hitting a rabbit hole. Cue the swift response of a Wales Air Ambulance, medics, and mountain rescue volunteers rushing to the scene! Alongside them, a shiny electric Munro M280, pioneering as the first of its kind in the UK, ready to help.
But as the team faced the challenging terrain, the e4x4 skidded off course! Councillor Merfyn Parry, present on the scene, described the heart-stopping moment the vehicle veered downhill, breaking posts and coming to a halt against a fence. With no other choice, ambulance staff had to finish the journey on foot. 🙈
Munro Vehicles, who’ve just birthed the first production vehicle in Scotland in over 40 years, reassured everyone that their model remains reliable, yet the council is investigating. The M280 came with grand promises, like conquering steep gradients and eco-friendly travel with its 170-mile range.
Denbighshire Council has confirmed that the incident’s cause is still unknown, yet the vehicle’s abilities underwent rigorous testing before this. As we wish Huw, who’s recovering from two fractured vertebrae, a speedy recovery, we’ll keep our eyes peeled for more updates!
In the face of adversity, hats off to the quick-thinking emergency services and the resilient Dee Valley rangers who ensured Huw safely reached medical care. 🏞️💪
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