Man taken to hospital after falling into the canal in Wigan
A man has been taken to hospital after falling into the canal in Wigan.
Emergency services responded to reports of a concern for welfare at around 11pm on Woodhouse Lane, Wigan on Wednesday January 7.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: “At around 11pm, firefighters were called to reports of a person in the canal on Woodhouse Lane, Wigan.
“Two fire engines from Wigan, the Water Incident Unit from Eccles, and Enhanced Rescue Unit from Leigh fire stations quickly arrived at the scene, where they worked alongside colleagues from Greater Manchester Police to assess one casualty who had been in the water.
“The casualty was handed over into the care of colleagues from the North West Ambulance Service. Fire crews were in attendance for approximately half an hour.”