Shropshire Star

Emergency services scrambled after concerns for woman

The emergency services were scrambled over concerns that a woman was going to jump from a bridge.

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Five fire crews were sent to the scene

Five five crews, the ambulance service and the police were all sent to Kingsland Bridge in Shrewsbury earlier this afternoon.

Shropshire Fire and Rescue said it had sent crews, including the water rescue unit at around 12.54pm.

An update from the fire service said that one casualty was left in the care of the ambulance service, with no-one entering the water, and no police or fire action required.

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