Rescue Incident - Horsley

Published: 05 Sep 2020 04:03pm

Just after 4pm Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Albion Park and Wollongong Fire Stations responded to Mcleod Place, Horsley after reports of an entrapment rescue incident.

Crews arrived to confirm one elderly female had her hand trapped in a retractible hose reel.

Fire and Rescue crews, NSW Police Rescue and NSW ambulance are currently working to free the patients hand.

After combined efforts the lady's hand has been safely released and assessed by NSW Ambulance.

Updated: 12 Apr 2022 03:46pm

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