Emergency services were called to a residence on Water Street in Longford town this evening, Wednesday September 23.

Emergency services were called to the scene of a medical incident in a private residence on Water Street just before 5pm today after a young female suffered a serious fall.

Paramedics return to the Air Corps helicopter following the emergency. | Longford Leader

placeholder image — Paramedics return to the Air Corps helicopter following the emergency. | Longford Leader

Local Gardaí and fire brigade services were on the scene within minutes.

The Irish Air Corps departing the grounds of St Mel’s. | Longford Leader

The Irish Air Corps was also deployed from its base in Athlone, landing on the grounds of St Mel’s College where Gardaí were on standby to transport the onboard paramedics to the town residence.

The female was treated at the scene and did not require transport to hospital via helicopter.

The Air Corps departed Longford town at 6pm.