First responders rescue woman who fell over Mt. Washington hillside
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A woman was taken to the hospital in serious condition after falling 20 feet over a hillside in Mt. Washington.
Pittsburgh Public Safety officials say the woman was riding a bike along East Sycamore Street when her brakes gave out. She then hit a median and fell approximately 20 feet over the hillside and getting stuck.
First responders helped rescue her from the hillside, using a backboard to help lift her off of the hill.
The woman suffered multiple injuries, including one to her leg.
She was taken to the hospital in serious, but stable condition.
