Cairngorm resort launch enquiry after cart crash on the hill
An internal enquiry has been launched after one of the new Cairngorm mountain carts crashed on Saturday.
Details of the incident are still unclear but the Strathy understands the casualty of the incident was airlifted by the Scottish Air Ambulance service directly to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment.
Susan Smith, chief executive of hill operators CMSL confirmed: An incident occurred on our mountain cart activities last Saturday.
“Our on-site medical team attended the incident and safely transported the casualty to the Base Station for handover and further assessment to the Scottish Ambulance Service.
“We have no further details.”
Ms Smith added: “Our internal procedures are underway to assess the nature of the incident.”
When the new facility was launched the company promised its customers ‘The ride of your life’:
“Your adrenaline experience begins at over 600 metres above sea level where you’ll be transported in an off road ‘Unimog’ up to the start of the track.
“Here at over 900 metres above sea level you’ll enjoy spectacular mountain views before joining our guide for a daring downward descent in a three wheel cart.”
Each session costs £25 per person. The full experience lasts for about an hour and is available to those 14 and over.
The journey involves an off road ride up the mountain to the top of the track, offering spectacular views at over 900 metres above sea level
The driver of the three-wheel cart follows a guide for the downward descent, “twisting and turning all the way down the 1.9 kilometre track
The new attraction has proved hugely popular with those who have taken up the offer, with rave reviews posted on the CMSL website.
We hope to have more when details of Saturday’s incident emerge.
