Fire crews rescue horse stuck in Pendle

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Two fire engines from Nelson and Burnley as well as the Urban Search and Rescue team had to help a horse that had become stuck.

The incident on Barrowford Road in Fence, happened just before 11-30am yesterday (Sunday).

A spokesman for Lancashire Fire and Rescue said: "The incident involved a horse which had got stuck.

"Firefighters liaised with a vet and worked to get the horse back upright. They used a spreader bar and harness and were in attendance for around one hour and 30 minutes."

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