Two rescued from River Severn in Shrewsbury
Two people were rescued from the River Severn in Shrewsbury during the early hours of today.
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service, West Midlands Ambulance Service and West Mercia Police were called to Victoria Avenue at around 2am.
Fire Service Swift Water Rescue Technicians rescued one female and one male from the river, which involved the use of a ladder.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “A man who was with her tried to retrieve her from the water. Both were rescued by the emergency services. He didn’t require treatment but she was warmed up and checked over in the ambulance before being taken to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.”
Three fire appliances including the Water Rescue Unit were mobilised from Shrewsbury. An Operations officer was also in attendance.
