Injured man rescued by fire fighters using aerial ladder platform

Injured man rescued by fire fighters using aerial ladder platform

It has been reported by the BBC that a construction worker in Bournemouth has been rescued from height after suffering an injury whilst working on the 6th floor of a building under construction.

The road was closed following the incident in which the man “dislocated” his knee and the fire service used an aerial ladder platform to reach the casualty.

Medical staff treated him on the ground before taking him to hospital and South Western Ambulance Service said the man had been on scaffolding at the time of the incident.

The building is owned by Bournemouth University and will become its new International Centre when finished.

Follow the link below to see a video of the incident:

http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/video/3831980909001/?ref=vidshare

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