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Paige Ingram

Man rushed to hospital after being pulled from River Aire in Leeds in early hours

A man has been rushed to hospital after being pulled from the River Aire in Leeds the early hours of this morning (Sunday, October 30).

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to an area near Great Wilson Street, Holbeck, Leeds at 1.19am following reports of a person in the water. Crews from Hunslet Fire Station and Leeds Fire Station attended along with water rescue crews.

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A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "Report of 1 male in the River Aire. Caller to Fire Service had thrown a rope/cable to the male and male was holding onto the rope. Water Rescue Crews attended and rescued the male who was then transported to hospital by ambulance."

The condition of the man is not known.

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