A man was rescued after falling into a 15-foot well in a Horsham farm field. Photo: Eddit MitchellA man was rescued after falling into a 15-foot well in a Horsham farm field. Photo: Eddit Mitchell
A man was rescued after falling into a 15-foot well in a Horsham farm field. Photo: Eddit Mitchell

Man trapped after falling into 15-foot well in Horsham

A man became trapped after falling into a 15-foot well full of water in Horsham yesterday (Tuesday).

Emergency services rushed to the scene in Hammerpond Road after being alerted to the incident just after 5.15pm.

Fire crews used tools to remove a metal grate covering the well and used ropes to lift the man out.

A spokesperson for West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service said: "Joint Fire Control mobilised four fire engines from Crawley, Horsham and Partridge Green to the scene, as well as an aerial ladder platform and heavy rescue tender.

"Upon arrival firefighters found one man in a 15-foot deep well with water inside.

"Crews began the rescue by using tools to remove the metal grate covering the well, and then used a rope system to lift the casualty to safety.

"Once released, the casualty was left in the care of paramedics from South East Coast Ambulance Service."