At 10:20pm on Thursday, 24 April, we received reports of an incident near Stoke Road in Slough.

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service crews from Slough, Langley, Maidenhead and Windsor fire stations were sent to the scene alongside an Officer and the Water Rescue Unit from Slough Fire Station.

Upon arrival, crews discovered a person had fallen into a canal. Firefighters rescued the person before placing them in the care of South Central Ambulance Service.

Crews were at the scene for approximately 20 minutes. You can read more about water safety by visiting our website: rbfrs.co.uk/watersafety.