Emergency services try to free person down manhole in Inverness
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Emergency services were called out on Wednesday morning
A prison worker was injured after falling down a manhole in Inverness.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was called to the incident at HMP Inverness at about 09:30.
Specialist resources being used including a high-reach appliance and a heavy rescue team.
The Scottish Prison Service said: "A member of staff suffered minor injuries in a fall. The individual received first aid at the scene before being taken to hospital as a precaution."
The Scottish Ambulance Service said two ambulances and a critical care paramedic were dispatched to the scene and the patient was transported to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness.