Rutland road incident: Rescue drama as man pulled out of River Don in Sheffield by emergency teams

A man was pulled from the River Don in Sheffield last night after a dramatic rescue involving emergency services Watch more of our videos on Shots! and live on Freeview channel 276

It is understood the man fell into the River Don, which is crossed by Rutland Road, with emergency services called to the scene at around 11.30pm. A spokesman for the fire service[2] said the river had high banking in that section of its course, and crews managed to get him out of the water initially, before going on to get him up the steep banking.

They added the man was recovered from the water alive, and was then taken to hospital by ambulance following the rescue operation.

It is understood four fire engines attended the scene, including a specialist unit which was sent from the city's Parkway fire station, and a turntable ladder.

It is not known how the man came to fall in the water, or what his condition is this morning.

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