A woman has been rescued from a river in Swansea after emergency services were called to the scene. South Wales Police said officers were called to the water near Sainsbury's supermarket in Quay Parade in the city centre on Tuesday afternoon, following reports of a woman in the water.
It's not yet known how the woman ended up in the water or who called the emergency services for assistance, but police have confirmed the woman has been rescued safely.
A spokesperson for South Wales Police explained: "South Wales Police was called just after 1.15pm today, Tuesday, May 24, following reports of a woman in the water near to Sainsbury's in Quay Parade. She was safely recovered from the water by emergency services." You can get more Swansea news and other story updates by subscribing to our newsletters here.
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South Wales Police confirmed that as of 2.15pm, emergency services remained at the scene. WalesOnline understands Mid and West Wales Fire Service was also called to attend, whilst the Welsh Ambulance Service was alerted to the incident but crews were not deployed. You can read more stories about Swansea here.
The police statement comes after locals took to social media to express their concern at seeing multiple emergency services personnel near the supermarket. One local resident wrote on Twitter: "Something happening in the river by Sainsbury's. Loads of emergency services on scene," before adding "Police. Fire crews. Ladder in the river and dinghy in water."
