Cliff-edge rescue of woman and two dogs

A woman and two small dogs (pictured) were rescued by fire crews after they fell off a cliff

Firefighters rescued a woman and two dogs after they fell from an inland cliff-edge.

Crews were called to the former quarry area near Heron Way in West Thurrock, Essex, at 19:17 BST on Friday.

Along with paramedics, they cut through brambles and debris to reach the woman and bring her out on a stretcher.

She was left in the care of the ambulance service, while two small dogs were also saved.

Fire crews were called to the cliff site just after 19:00 BST on Friday

Essex Fire and Rescue said the scene was made safe before teams left at midnight.

Station Manager Adrian Richardson said: "We worked together with our ambulance and police colleagues using a range of rescue options to safely and swiftly rescue the woman from the scene.

"We wish her and her dogs a quick recovery."