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Water Rescue

Welsh Bridge

Shrewsbury

Station ground: Shrewsbury

Saturday, 27 August, 2016 01:55

At 01:55 on Saturday, 27 August, 2016, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting an incident classified as Water Rescue in Shrewsbury.

3 fire appliances were mobilised from Baschurch, Shrewsbury and Wellington. An Operations officer was in attendance.

Also at the scene of the incident were: the Land Ambulance Service and the Police.

Fire Service personnel assisted Ambulance Service personnel to rescue 1 adult male who has fallen from the bridge onto the riverbank approximately 20 feet below. Casualty left in care of Ambulance Service personnel. 1 stretcher in use, boat was not required.

The stop message was received at Sat, 08/27/2016 - 02:25

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