A teenage boy has been rescued at night from Bare Creek Bike Park in Belrose after crashing his mountain bike over a large jump, prompting a coordinated emergency response in difficult conditions.–
Crash On Belrose Trail Triggers Emergency Call
Emergency crews were called to Bare Creek Bike Park in Belrose shortly before 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 15 April after reports a teenage rider had been injured during a crash on the trails.
The 15-year-old boy had gone over a large jump, descending from a height estimated between five and ten metres before landing heavily on the front wheel. He was thrown over the handlebars and was found on the ground with a suspected broken left leg and possible spinal injuries.
Paramedics from Belrose Ambulance Station reached the location after being guided by the boy’s friends along the bike trails. The exact position had been identified using a mobile emergency application, allowing crews to navigate several hundred metres into the park.
Treated In Darkness As Light Fades
By the time responders arrived, daylight had already faded, leaving paramedics to assess the injured rider in darkness.
The boy was treated at the scene for a suspected broken left leg and possible spinal injuries. Additional specialist support was requested, including a special operations paramedic and a four-wheel-drive ambulance capable of accessing the terrain.
Fire crews also attended to provide lighting and assist with moving the patient safely from the track.
Extraction From Remote Belrose Terrain
Rescue efforts focused on transporting the injured rider from the trail to a point accessible by vehicle. He was placed into an all-terrain stretcher and carefully moved through the park before reaching the four-wheel-drive ambulance.
From there, he was taken back up to the car park and transferred into a standard ambulance. The boy was then transported to The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, arriving in a stable condition shortly before 7:30 p.m.
Second Belrose Incident Within The Week
The rescue was the second at the Belrose bike park that week. Earlier, another 15-year-old rider was injured after falling on a jump on Sunday, 12 April and required assistance to be transported from the trails.
On that occasion, the same four-wheel-drive ambulance was used to retrieve the rider, who was later taken to Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick in a stable condition just after 4:00 p.m.
Increased Activity During School Holidays
Bare Creek Bike Park in Belrose features downhill tracks, jumps and skills areas that attract riders, particularly during school holiday periods.
Emergency crews are familiar with the terrain, having attended a number of incidents at the site. Riders, particularly younger users, are reminded to consider conditions and observe signage when using the facility.
Published 17-Apr-2026
