Woman rescued after falling into the River Aire in Leeds

A woman was rescued from the River Aire after falling into the water in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Rebecca Marano
By Rebecca Marano
Published 17th Jul 2022, 07:24 GMT

It happened at 12.55am on Sunday, July 17 when a woman fell from Centenary Bridge in Leeds.

A member of the public attempted to rescue her using throw lines.

However, she was unable to pull herself out of the water.

A woman was rescued from the River Aire after falling in from Centenary Bridge in Leeds city centre. Photo: Google.A woman was rescued from the River Aire after falling in from Centenary Bridge in Leeds city centre. Photo: Google.
A woman was rescued from the River Aire after falling in from Centenary Bridge in Leeds city centre. Photo: Google.

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) were called.

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Crews from Leeds Fire Station, Hunslet Fire Station, Killingbeck Fire Station and Rothwell Fire Station attended.

They managed to get the woman out of the river using a rescue sled.

She was conscious and breathing, WYFRS confirmed, and was placed into the care of Yorkshire Ambulance Service.