Injured man airlifted from Croagh Patrick

A man has been airlifted to safety following an accident on Croagh Patrick in Co Mayo today.

It is understood he was climbing the holy mountain with a group when he fell and injured himself near the summit.

The man - who is in his 50s and broke several bones - is now being treated in Castlebar hospital.

A former mountain rescue volunteer, who was in the area at the time, came to his aid.