Firefighters and paramedics called to Worthing house

Firefighters and paramedics were called to a house in Worthing this morning (Saturday, July 30).
By The Newsroom
Published 30th Jul 2016, 16:20 BST
Updated 30th Jul 2016, 17:29 BST

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Firefighters at the scene on Rowlands Road, Worthing. Photo by Eddie Mitchell. SUS-160730-161627001Firefighters at the scene on Rowlands Road, Worthing. Photo by Eddie Mitchell. SUS-160730-161627001
Firefighters at the scene on Rowlands Road, Worthing. Photo by Eddie Mitchell. SUS-160730-161627001

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service’s aerial ladder platform was required to help recover an elderly woman from the property on Rowlands Road.

A fire service spokeswoman said firefighters managed to get the woman safely out of the building and she was left in the care of the paramedics.

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It is believed she was then taken to hospital with a broken ankle.

Firefighters at the scene on Rowlands Road, Worthing. Photo by Eddie Mitchell. SUS-160730-161641001Firefighters at the scene on Rowlands Road, Worthing. Photo by Eddie Mitchell. SUS-160730-161641001
Firefighters at the scene on Rowlands Road, Worthing. Photo by Eddie Mitchell. SUS-160730-161641001

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Firefighters at the scene on Rowlands Road, Worthing. Photo by Eddie Mitchell. SUS-160730-161641001Firefighters at the scene on Rowlands Road, Worthing. Photo by Eddie Mitchell. SUS-160730-161641001
Firefighters at the scene on Rowlands Road, Worthing. Photo by Eddie Mitchell. SUS-160730-161641001

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