Firefighters release man trapped in wheelchair after fall
FIREFIGHTERS released a man trapped in a wheelchair in Taunton following a fall.
Crews were called out to Dorchester Road at 4.50pm today (Friday, June 15).
A spokesman for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue said: "On arrival the officer in charge confirmed one male who had fallen and now became trapped in his wheelchair.
"The crew liaised with ambulance paramedics to effect the rescue."
The male was released from the wheelchair and duty of care was left with on duty carers.
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