Man rescued after falling from roof
Firefighters rescued a man who sustained injuries after falling from a roof.
The Ambulance Service requested assistance today (Friday 3 September) at 10.14am after a man had fallen approximately 12ft.
He had sustained injuries and was trapped between wooden joists about 8ft from the ground.
Basildon firefighters helped paramedics to stabilise the casualty. Our Urban Search and Rescue team, based in Lexden, and Aerial Ladder Platform from Chelmsford also attended to assist in the rescue.