Malton fire crews called to rescue man who fell into River Derwent

Fire crews from Malton were last night (May 2) called out to rescue a man who had fallen into the River Derwent.

By Duncan Atkins

Published 3rd May 2023, 08:19 BST

Updated 3rd May 2023, 08:21 BST

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A member of the public had got hold of the man and kept him safe until the crews arrived to help him into a road ambulance.

The incident happened at 9.51pm on Railway Street.

Malton crews had earlier been called to give first aid to a woman who hurt her head after falling off her mobility scooter in Norton, near Malton, until medical professionals attended.

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