Man saved from River Forth as emergency services launch massive rescue mission

The Clackmannanshire Bridge and the nearby Kincardine Bridge were shut off in both directions this morning.

A man was rushed to hospital after being rescue from the River Forth this morning.

The Clackmannanshire Bridge and nearby Kincardine Bridge were shut off in both directions this morning, while emergency services carried out a rescue mission.

Motorists were warned of possible disruption as police were called to the area before 7am after a car was found abandoned on the Clackmannanshire Bridge

Worried locals tweeted they had seen helicopters and sirens in the area.

Cops, ambulances, the fire service and coastguard were all called to the massive rescue.

The person was taken to hospital.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: "Officers were made aware of concern for a person after a vehicle was found unattended at the Clackmannanshire Bridge around 6.25am on Wednesday, 27 May.

"A man was found in the River Forth a short time later and was returned to the shore by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service with the aid of HM Coastguard.

"He was passed into the care of the Scottish Ambulance Service and taken to Forth Valley Hospital for treatment.

"The bridge was closed to allow emergency services to work in the area and anyone affected is thanked for their understanding."

The Clackmannanshire Bridge have since reopened to traffic.