Merseyside Fire And Rescue Service issue warning as freezing conditions continue

After the emerging tragedy in Solihull over the weekend, firefighters are issuing an urgent safety message to everyone across Merseyside to be particularly careful around water, especially in the current freezing conditions.

 Any ice that forms on water is usually thin and will break easily, you should not venture out onto ice and keep well clear of the edges around water. Cold water shock takes hold in seconds and entering into water presents a bigger risk during the current cold spell. Please take care around water and stay safe.
Area Manager Mark Thomas said:

‘Our thoughts are very much with the families and friends of everyone involved in this awful and very sad incident. The tragedy unfolding in Solihull is a terrible reminder of the dangers around water, particularly in the current very cold weather.

 In Merseyside we are never far from water and we would urge everyone to be particularly careful, open water is always a source of danger. Do not venture onto ice whatever the circumstances.’