Man's scaffolding fall leads to rescue operation in north Leeds

A workman has fallen from through scaffolding on the roof of a building in north Leeds.

Two crews from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue service were called to the scene in Pasture Street, Chapel Allerton, yesterday at around 3.10pm.

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The man had fallen from roof level to the first floor, breaking a window upon landing.

Crews from Moortown and Leeds were joined by rescue teams from Rawdon and Cleckheaton to recover the injured workman.

He was brought to ground level on a stretcher using rescue equipment.

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