Emergency services called to man who fell into lake near Milton Keynes

Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service sent two fire engines, two crews and a water rescue unit to the incident in Greensand View, Woburn Sands, last night (Wednesday) at around 9pm.

One witness at the scene said: "A man was heard falling into the lake last night and fortunately another man in the neighbourhood, who was parking his car at the time, heard him fall in. He alerted his neighbour and they held on to him with a mopping pole and alerted fire and rescue."

Firefighters said they rescued the man, who was passed into the care of South Central Ambulance Service and taken to hospital. Police were also reportedly on the scene.

A South Central Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We were called yesterday at 9.08pm to reports of a male in the water. We sent to the scene an ambulance crew and a paramedic officer to assess and treat the gentleman, who was then taken onto Milton Keynes University Hospital for further treatment.

Thames Valley Police has been contacted for more information.