Emergency incident at Holywell

Emergency services have been called to a serious incident in Eastbourne this afternoon (October 28).
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Several fire engines and ambulances were sent to the scene in Upper Dukes Drive, near the Kiosk cafe.

Crews were responding to reports a person had slipped, fallen, and injured their arm while walking on the downs nearby, according to South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb).

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Thanks to the efforts of emergency teams, the individual was recovered and taken by road to hospital, SECAmb said.

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East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said crews were called to assist the ambulance service with an incident there.

A technical rescue unit from Battle, rope rescue from Bexhill and firefighters from Eastbourne attended the scene.

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