Firefighters rescue male with leg trapped in railing in Taunton

Firefighters have rescued a male whose leg was caught in a railing in Taunton.

Crews were called to the incident in Wheatley Crescent at 15:05 this afternoon (Sunday).

A spokesperson for Devon and Somerset
Fire and Rescue Service said:

“Crews from Taunton were sent to reports of a person with their leg trapped in a railing.

On arrival crews discovered one male with the lower part of his leg caught in a railing.

Crews used hydraulic cutting equipment and small tools to release the male.”