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# Woman in distress rescued from roof in Plymouth
- URL: https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/woman-in-distress-rescued-from-roof-in-plymouth/
- Published: 2026-09-18T16:56:49.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-18T17:02:08.000Z
- Author: Seamus McCoy
- Tags: Stonehouse, News, #editors-picks

A woman in distress was rescued from a roof by firefighters in Plymouth yesterday afternoon (17 September).

Durnford Street was closed for several hours after the woman was in distress on the roof of the three-storey building.

A spokesperson for [Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/tag/devon-and-somerset-fire-and-rescue-service/) said:

"At 2.48pm an appliance from [Crownhill](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/tag/crownhill/) Fire Station and an aerial ladder platform from [Greenbank](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/tag/greenbank/) Fire Station attended Durnford Street in Plymouth, where a person was on the roof of a three-storey residential building and in distress.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/74/83/7483ab0e-4e89-48b0-a2a9-d29bc2bbbe08/content/images/2026/09/Police-road-closures-in-place..png)

****Police road closures in place.** (Image: Submitted)

"Crews used the aerial ladder platform to reach them, bring them safely down to street level, and hand them into the care of the police."

When life is difficult, Samaritans are here – day or night, 365 days a year. You can call them for free on 116 123 or visit their website [here](https://www.samaritans.org/?ref=plymouthplus.co.uk) to find your nearest branch.

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