Emergency incident as woman plunges into canal in near Effingham Street, Rotherham
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Emergency services were called out last night when a woman fell into a South Yorkshire canal.
They were called around 6pm after concerns were raised for the woman, seen on a bridge on Effingham Street, Rotherham town centre.
Police said: “The woman fell in the water and travelled along the canal towards Parkgate.
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Hide Ad“Police, fire and ambulance were all on scene and she made her way to safety at around 8pm.
“She was detained under the Mental Health Act and is now receiving the appropriate care.”