Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Torleven Road, Porthleven at 04/02/2020 19:10

Critical Control received a call from Police reporting a vehicle in flood water with a person trapped inside. One appliance each from Helston and Hayle Community Fire Stations were mobilised, along with Water Rescue Units from Falmouth and St Austell Community Fire Stations. A Station Manager and Water Incident Manager were also sent to the incident, along with an Ambulance.

On arrival the first crews located the vehicle and found it to be stuck in approximately 18 inches of water. Water Rescue Technicians from Falmouth Community Fire Station made their way to the vehicle and assisted with the recovery of the vehicle.

Crews assessed the casualty and determined that an ambulance was no longer required. The Water Rescue Unit from St Austell Community Fire Station and the Water Incident Manager were also stood down.

Torleven Road in Porthleven has now been closed by police as it is impassable with flood water and Cormac will be attending to put further road closures in place.