Well done to some quick thinking members of the public and police officers whose actions helped to save a man who had jumped from a motorway bridge on Friday evening (17/11).
Officers were called, at around 6PM, to reports a man had jumped from the Illey Lane bridge over the M5, near Frankley Services.
West Midlands Police, together with West Mercia Police response officers arrived within a matter of minutes and managed to reach through the railings to support the man’s weight before pulling him back to safety.
A man, believed to be aged 39, was taken to hospital for treatment and support.
The motorway was closed for a short time while officers and paramedics attended to the man.
Chief Inspector Jack Hadley said: “The officers arrived within minutes of the call and without a thought for their own lives they managed to pull him back, saving his life. The man is thankfully recovering well & getting the support he needs”.
He added: “We would like to thank the members of the public who dialled 999 – their swift actions enabled us to identify the location and quickly get officers to the scene.”
Samaritans is available 24/7 for people who are experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts. https://www.samaritans.org
