Community awaits police update following rescue operation at Ipswich waterfront
Residents are waiting for news after emergency services conducted a lengthy rescue operation at the town's waterfront on Wednesday.
The big picture: A multi-agency response was triggered after reports of a person falling into the River Orwell near Helena Road in the afternoon.
- Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service was alerted at 3:18pm, dispatching crews from Ipswich East, Princes Street and Bury St Edmunds.
- Suffolk Police, East of England Ambulance Service and HM Coastguard joined the operation.
- An air ambulance was seen at the scene during the rescue efforts.
- Police and rescue teams were still present at the scene at 6:30pm.
What they're saying: As of Wednesday evening, officials had not released any information about the identity of the person who reportedly fell into the water or the outcome of the rescue operation.
What's next: We've reached out to Suffolk Constabulary for an update which we will publish in due course.
The bottom line: This incident reminds residents to exercise caution around waterways, even in familiar settings. In light of this event, local authorities may wish to review safety measures along the waterfront.
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