Emergency services and rescue teams are currently searching a stretch of water in Greater Manchester after receiving reports of a concern for the welfare of a woman.
Crews from Greater Manchester Police, North West Ambulance Service and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) were called to Newby Close in Bury at around 5.15pm this evening (November 18). The stretch of water includes River Roch, near to Bury Cemetery.
The incident is ongoing and emergency services remain in attendance whilst enquiries are carried out. The National Police Air Service and technical support are also at the scene.
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In a statement, a GMP spokesperson said: "Greater Manchester Police are responding to a concern for welfare of a female in the Roch River in Bury. GMP, North West Ambulance Service, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, National Police Air Service and technical support are all on the scene trying to locate the woman. Enquiries are ongoing."
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “At around 5.15pm on Saturday 18 November, fire crews were called to assist with the rescue of a person from water near Newby Close, Bury.
“Fire engines from Bolton North and Farnworth, the technical rescue units from Ashton and Leigh, and the specialist water incident unit from Heywood are currently in attendance.”
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Emergency services approached for more information
Greater Manchester Police and Greater Manchester Fire Service have been approached for an update.
Emergency services thought to have left scene
Emergency services are now understood to have left the scene.
No further updates about the outcome of the search have been given at this time.
Pictures from the scene
What we know so far
This is what we know so far:
- Emergency services and rescue teams were called to Newby Close in Bury at around 5.15pm this evening following reports of a concern for the welfare of a woman.
- Crews have been searching parts of the River Roch, near to Bury Cemetery.
- Greater Manchester Police, North West Ambulance Service and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service are all in attendance, alongside National Police Air Service and technical support.
- GMFRS' specialist water incident unit from Heywood are also in attendance.
Statement from Manchester Fire Service
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) has told the M.E.N: “At around 5.15pm on Saturday 18 November, fire crews were called to assist with the rescue of a person from water near Newby Close, Bury.
“Fire engines from Bolton North and Farnworth, the technical rescue units from Ashton and Leigh, and the specialist water incident unit from Heywood are currently in attendance.”
Statement from Greater Manchester Police
A GMP spokesperson has told the M.E.N: "Greater Manchester Police are responding to a concern for welfare of a female in the Roch River in Bury.
"GMP, North West Ambulance Service, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, National Police Air Service and technical support are all on the scene trying to locate the woman. Enquiries are ongoing."
