Worker is rescued after injuring leg in Oxford
A worker was rescued from an excavation site after injuring his leg.
It is understood that he was working at the building site at St Cross College, off St Giles.
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service said it was called at 12.43pm on Tuesday to help paramedics bring the man out of the excavation plot.
Station manager Mick Clarke said: “Our rope rescue team were ready to assist, but the versatility of our special appliances, coupled with the skills of the crews involved ensured a fast and safe conclusion to the incident.”
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