Fire crew called to free child from Wem playground equipment
Published 30th Apr 2026, 08:09 BST
Updated 30th Apr 2026, 08:21 BST
Firefighters were called after the child got into difficulty.
The fire service had to be called to free a child after the youngster got their leg stuck in equipment in a play area in north Shropshire.
The child got into difficulty at the Isherwoods Way play area near to the Wem Recreation Ground yesterday (April 29), the Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service said.
A spokesperson said they received a call just after 7pm and sent a fire crew from the Wem station, who assisted in freeing the child.
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