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Emergency services try to free person down manhole in Inverness

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Emergency services were called out on Wednesday morning

A prison worker was injured after falling down a manhole in Inverness.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was called to the incident at HMP Inverness at about 09:30.

Specialist resources being used including a high-reach appliance and a heavy rescue team.

The Scottish Prison Service said: "A member of staff suffered minor injuries in a fall. The individual received first aid at the scene before being taken to hospital as a precaution."

The Scottish Ambulance Service said two ambulances and a critical care paramedic were dispatched to the scene and the patient was transported to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness.

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