Major search operation launched as man falls from Fife bridge into river

Search and rescue teams are scouring the River Leven in Fife in a bid to find a man who fell from a park bridge.

Police and fire crews were called out to Glenrothes around half 10 this morning.

An air ambulance is also in attendance.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Officers received reports of man having fallen from the bridge near Riverside Park, over the River Leven in Glenrothes around 10.20am on Thursday, 5 March 2020.

“Emergency services are in attendance and a search and rescue operation is underway.”

Seven fire engines are also in attendance.

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