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Man rescued after falling 30ft down well

News imageStaffordshire Police Three men in emergency services gear are kneeling down on the floor, behind them there is an open wellStaffordshire Police
Ambulance crews have said the man suffered only minor injuries

A man has been rescued after falling 30ft (9m) down a well in Cheadle, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire Police said officers were called to the scene, on High Street, alongside other emergency services at 08:37 GMT.

The man was recovered at about 10:35 and suffered only minor injuries, West Midlands Ambulance Service said.

The county's fire and rescue service earlier warned people to avoid the area.

News imageGeneral view of firefighters and fire engines on Cheadle's High Street
People have been urged to avoid Cheadle's High Street

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