Shrewsbury River Severn rescue: Paramedics, police and firefighters called to the scene
A man was rescued by passers-by from the River Severn in Shrewsbury yesterday evening.
Paramedics, police officers and firefighters were called to Kingsland Bridge at around 6.20pm.
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Members of the public had already helped the man out of the water before crews were on the scene.
A Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “On Tuesday, December 23, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting an incident classified as ‘water rescue’ in Shrewsbury.
“One person was assisted from the water by passers-by prior to the arrival of fire service personnel. The fire service engaged in first aid only.”
Two fire engines including the water rescue unit were sent to the scene from Baschurch and Shrewsbury. An operations officer was also in attendance.
West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: "We were called at 6.24pm to an incident nearby to Kingsland Bridge in Shrewsbury. Two ambulances attended the scene. Upon arrival we found one male patient. He was assessed by ambulance staff before being conveyed to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital for further assessment.”
