Trapped man rescued from sinkhole in Barnsley
A man was rescued by firefighters and taken to hospital after he became trapped in a sinkhole in Barnsley.
He was reportedly trapped ‘right up to his neck’ according to local residents.
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Hide AdYorkshire Ambulance Service said crews were deployed to a man trapped in a ‘sinkhole’ on Fitzwilliam Street, Elsecar, at 12.50pm yesterday.
CRIME: Police probe into stabbing continues after woman attacks man in Sheffield They sent a rapid response vehicle, an ambulance, an hazardous area response team and an air ambulance.
Firefighters freed the trapped man, who they said was found in a collapsed trench.
No other details have yet been released.