Two climbers were seriously injured in a fall at Morro de Toix, Alicante
An early morning incident left two young climbers, aged 18 and 20, with injuries after plunging from a height of around 20 meters while attempting a climb at the Morro de Toix wall near Maryvilla. The fall impacted the head, shoulder and neck areas, and one of the climbers briefly lost consciousness before the pair became stuck on the rock face.
Emergency responders from the Alicante Fire Consortium reached the scene with the Alpha 01 helicopter, while two firefighters who had been stationed in Benissa quickly arrived by road to assist on the ground. The rescue group’s medical officer administered initial emergency care to both climbers and supported their immobilization on stretchers prior to transport.
Rescuers placed the climbers aboard a SAMU ambulance to continue treatment at hospital facilities. One climber was later transported by medical helicopter operated by the Ministry of Health to Vila Joiosa Hospital, while the other was taken to Dénia Hospital by SAMU ambulance. The Red Cross Basic Life Support unit also supported actions at the scene.
The rescue operation unfolded in the Maryvilla urbanization, situated on the slopes of Morro de Toix. The call reporting the incident came in at 10:43 a.m., triggering an organized and coordinated response from multiple agencies to stabilize and evacuate the climbers safely.
Rescuers and other climbers remained with the injured individuals as the operation progressed, underscoring the importance of trained response teams when high-altitude incidents occur in coastal cliff regions. At the scene, personnel from the Alicante Fire Consortium, SAMU medical teams and Red Cross responders worked together to secure the patients and ensure rapid transport to hospital care. Planned follow-up communications will likely focus on the outcomes of the medical evaluations and any safety lessons drawn from the incident for future climbs in the area.
Attributing authorities report the incident highlights the critical role of air and ground response units in mountain rescue scenarios. The collaboration between helicopter-based and ground-based teams, along with hospital transport services, reflects standard operating procedures designed to minimize risk and expedite care for climbers in distress.
In summary, two young climbers sustained injuries on a cliff face above the Maryvilla area of Morro de Toix. They received immediate first aid, were immobilized, and were transferred to hospital facilities for further assessment and treatment. The incident demonstrates the ongoing need for vigilant safety measures and well-equipped rescue resources in popular climbing locations along this coastal region, where sudden falls can happen despite precautions.
Attribution: Alicante Fire Consortium and responding emergency services reported the details of the operation and the transport arrangements for the two injured climbers.