Man falls into River Great Ouse in King’s Lynn and is taken to hospital

Emergency services have helped a man after he fell into the river from the quayside.

Police, fire, ambulance and the coastguard were called at 2.43pm to reports of a person falling into the water at Lynn’s South Quay.

The man was helped to safety by emergency services.

Police have confirmed that they remained at the scene while the man was checked over by paramedics.

The East of England Ambulance Service confirmed that he had fallen from a bridge into the river. Two ambulances and an ambulance officer vehicle were sent to the scene.

The man was transported to Lynn’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital for further treatment.