How far did the woman fall down the drain in Plymouth?

The woman fell up to 20 feet down the uncovered drain.

What was the condition of the woman after falling into the drain?

The woman had no obvious signs of injury but was taken to the hospital for assessment.

What happened to the drain after the incident?

The area around the drain has since been fenced off, and the drain has been covered.

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Drain Victim Rescued After 20ft Plunge

19 Apr

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Summary

A woman fell up to 20ft into an uncovered drain.
Emergency services winched her to safety using harness.
The drain grating had reportedly been removed.

A woman was rescued by emergency services after falling up to 20 feet down an uncovered drain in Plymouth. The incident occurred around 00:50 GMT on Saturday, April 19, 2026, on Princess Street. Fire, police, and ambulance crews responded to the scene where the woman had fallen into the uncovered drain.

Rescuers used working at height equipment to safely winch the woman to safety in a harness. She was walking with a friend at the time of the fall. While she exhibited no immediate signs of injury, she was transported to a local hospital for a thorough medical evaluation. Authorities suspect the drain's grating was removed prior to the accident.

Plymouth Highways teams also attended the incident. The affected area has since been cordoned off with fencing to prevent further accidents, and the drain has now been covered. Investigations are likely underway to determine how the grating was removed and why the drain was left uncovered.

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