Child taken to hospital after 'falling from cliffs' near Dunbar swimming pool
Emergency services launched a multi-agency response following reports a child had fallen from the rocks.
A child was taken to hospital after falling from a cliff near Dunbar Leisure Pool on Friday afternoon.
HM Coastguard were called to the seaside town at around 4.40pm following reports a young person had sustained injuries following a fall from rocks.
Coastguard crews from Dunbar and North Berwick were mobilised and an air ambulance was also dispatched to the site.
Police and fire officers also attended.
The child was taken to hospital by land ambulance. There has been no further information about their condition.
A HM Coastguard spokesperson said: “At around 16:40 yesterday afternoon (26 June) HM Coastguard received a report of a person who had fallen from a cliff at Dunbar.
“Coastguard Rescue Team’s from Dunbar and North Berwick, Scottish Ambulance Service, an air ambulance, Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service all attended.
“The person was taken to hospital by land ambulance.”
The Scottish Ambulance Service has been contacted for comment.
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