Person rescued after getting stuck under Barmouth railway bridge

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 10:02 · Archive

A person stuck under Barmouth Bridge in Wales was rescued by coastguard and police on Wednesday.

A person stuck under Barmouth Bridge in Gwynedd was rescued on Wednesday after reports of them being in a 'precarious position' beneath the structure. Barmouth Coastguard Rescue Team and North Wales Police attended the scene and worked together to bring the casualty to safety.

Barmouth Bridge carries the Cambrian Line and is the longest timber viaduct in Wales and one of the oldest in regular use in Britain, spanning 820 metres. A spokesman for Barmouth Coastguard Rescue Team described the response as 'a great piece of multi-agency teamwork ensuring a swift, safe, and positive outcome for all involved'.

The coastguard team used the incident to remind the public of hazards around the coastline, bridges and estuaries. They urged anyone seeing a person in difficulty near water to dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

How it is being reported

• Person rescued after becoming stuck underneath bridge in GwyneddA person was rescued after finding themselves stuck under Barmouth Bridge.North Wales Chronicle · 15 Oct, 09:22
• Person stuck under railway bridge in BarmouthPolice and coastguard responded to the person in a 'precarious position'North Wales Live · 15 Oct, 08:15

In this story: Barmouth Bridge · Barmouth Coastguard Rescue Team · North Wales Police · Wales · Cambrian Line

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