Water Rescue in Blackburn

Date: 24/08/2019

Time: 22:33:00

Address: Highfield Road, Blackburn

Incident Number: 1908008298

Fire crews from Blackburn were called to reports of a person who needed rescuing from the canal on Highfield Road, Blackburn. Together with firefighters from the specialist water rescue unit from Penwortham they rescued the casualty using a general purpose line and a triple extension ladder. Lighting equipment was also in use. Crews were in attendance approximately 30 minutes.