Emergency services descended on Warburton toll bridge
A woman has been rushed to hospital after entering the Manchester Ship Canal at Warburton toll bridge, the Manchester Evening News understands. Emergency services stormed Warburton Bridge Road, between Warrington and Trafford, this morning (June 16).
Greater Manchester Police says it was called out to concerns for a woman’s welfare. Officers found a woman in her 40s injured at the scene.
It’s understood the woman had entered the water. An image from the scene showed multiple GMP vehicles and ambulances in attendance.
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A GMP spokesperson said: “Officers attended Warburton Bridge Road, Lymm, at around 7am today (June 17) following reports of a concern for welfare. One woman, aged in her 40s, was located at the scene and is currently being treated in hospital for her injuries.”
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said it also attended the scene to support police. Warburton Bridge Road was blocked off while emergency services worked at the scene. It has since reopened.
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