Reservoir search after reports girl fell in water

A search is taking place at Baitings Reservoir near Ripponden

Underwater searches are under way at a West Yorkshire reservoir following reports a teenage girl had fallen in.

Police were called to the dam at Baitings Reservoir near Ripponden just after 13:15 BST following reports of a person in the water.

West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service said five crews were initially sent to the scene, aided by a crew from Littleborough in Greater Manchester, and two remain at the location. Ambulance crews are also in attendance.

West Yorkshire Police said: "Initially police, fire and ambulance were deployed to the scene, but the teenage girl could not be located. Searches are continuing this evening by underwater search teams, to try and locate her."

Officers appealed for anyone with information that could assist the search to get in touch.

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