Fire crews used a height ladder to get a person out of a high-rise block of flats and into an ambulance.

Firefighters were called out to help ambulance crews Stembrook Court, near Market Square, Dover earlier today.

One man who didn't want to be named said: "I saw the fire engine, an ambulance and police two officers, who were warning us to move away while the ladder was used."

A spokesman for Kent Fire and Rescue Service said: "I can confirm that Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to Stembrook Court, Dover at 3.57pm to assist SECAmb where the height vehicle was used.

South East Coast Ambulance Service has been contacted for a comment.

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