A WOMAN has been rescued from the water at Holcombe Brook this afternoon, Friday.

Firefighters and police were called at around 1.25pm after a report was made over the concern for the welfare of a woman in water in Honeywood Close.  

Fire crews rushed to the scene before bringing the person to safety.

The ambulance service said they treated two people who had fallen in the water before they were taken to hospital.

A spokesman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “At 1.30 pm on Friday, June 19, two fire engines from Bury and Ramsbottom fire stations, the Technical Response Unit from Leigh and the boat unit from Heywood were called to a report of a person in water near Honeywood Close, Holcombe Brook.

“Crews were quickly on the scene and deployed line rescue equipment to bring the casualty clear of the water and into the care of colleagues from North West Ambulance Service.

"Firefighters were in attendance for around 30 minutes before handing over to NWAS (ambulance service).”

Police are still in attendance.

An ambulance, a rapid response vehicle and four hazardous area response team vehicles attended.