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Emergency services scrambled to 'potential water rescue' in Shrewsbury

Emergency services were scrambled to a "potential water rescue" incident in Shrewsbury today.

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The Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service scrambled three fire engines including the water rescue unit from Shrewsbury, Telford and Wem to the Porthill Bridge, off New Street, at 5.50pm, on Tuesday.

A spokesperson for the fire service said: "The incident involved a potential water rescue.

"Fire crews liaised with police and the fire service were no longer required."

The incident stop message was sent at 6.24pm.

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