Firefighters rescue man who plunged 30-feet down street well
Miraculously, he escaped with just minor injuries.
By Ed Chatterton
Fire crews were called to rescue a man after he plunged 30ft (9m) down a well along a high street.
Emergency services were called to Cheadle, Staffs., after the man fell into the deep hole at around 8:40 a.m. on Sunday morning.
Incredibly, he escaped with just minor injuries and was rescued at 10:35 a.m. following his near two hour ordeal.
A Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "We’re at the scene of an incident on the Cheadle High Street after a man fell down a well.
"At 8:40 a.m. today (Sunday, February 1), we were called by colleagues at West Midlands Ambulance Service to the scene.
"Three crews are currently at the scene, as well as a technical rescue unit from Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service.
"Our colleagues from Staffordshire Police have also closed the road while we work to resolve the incident.
"At about 10:35 a.m., the man was rescued from the well and is being assessed by ambulance crews at the scene."
West Midlands Ambulance Service said the man only suffered minor injuries.
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