Paraglider flies against dunes at Zandvoort

zandvoort - A paraglider was seriously injured in the dunes at Zandvoort on Saturday afternoon. At 14.30 it went wrong and the man, a German, hit the dunes hard.

Several emergency services, including a trauma helicopter from Amsterdam, proclaimed assistance. Ambulance brothers have given the victim first aid.

The trauma helicopter landed in dunes after which the doctor assisted the ambulance staff. After the first care, the victim was transported by the trauma helicopter to the VU medical center (VUmc) in Amsterdam.