Large emergency services presence and water search teams at Dovestone reservoir

A huge emergency services presence descended on Dovestone reservoir on Sunday night (June 18) with specialist water search teams at the scene.

Police, fire crews and paramedics, along with technical rescue and water incident units attended the scene, near Holmfirth Road following reports of a vehicle in the water.

Search teams were deployed to ensure that there was nobody inside or in danger before the vehicle was recovered.

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Pictures from the scene show a huge emergency services presence, with a number of fire engines, ambulances and police vehicles beside the water at around 9pm.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “At around 8.30pm on Sunday 18 June, fire crews were called to reports of a vehicle in the water at Dovestone Reservoir near Oldham.

“Fire engines from Oldham and Mossley stations, as well as the technical rescue unit from Ashton and the water incident unit from Eccles, quickly attended the scene.

“Firefighters searched the vehicle and surrounding area using an underwater camera to check there were no persons in danger.

“Crews then used a winch to recover the vehicle from the water before handing the scene over to colleagues from Greater Manchester Police.”

It has not yet been confirmed how the vehicle ended up in the water. Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for more details on the incident.

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