Fire and rescue crews attempt to rescue woman 'trapped in void' in Sheffield house

Fire engines and ambulances are at a house in Wincobank where a woman fell through the floor of her house and became trapped ‘in a void’ beneath the ground level.

By Lloyd Bent

Published 30th Jul 2020, 10:02 BST

Updated 30th Jul 2020, 12:58 BST

Watch more of our videos on Shots!
and live on Freeview channel 276

Honeysuckle Road is blocked off while emergency services attempt to rescue the woman, who ‘remains very much trapped’ according to a spokesperson.

The ‘void’ is described by firefighters as “like a cellar but not a cellar”.

The South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue spokesperson added: “Crews from Elm Lane and Parkway are in attendance and are being supported by a USAR team from West Yorkshire.

Fire engines and ambulances at the scene of a reported fire in Winobank.

"The lady is still very much trapped and they’re working to rescue her as we speak. Injury wise I’m told she’s fine at the moment.

"It is worth noting that she is still stuck. This is still a live incident, so this could change at any time.”

This story has now been updated. More here.

Fire Sheffield South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue West Yorkshire