Major emergency response after two people enter Dovestones Reservoir with search underway

Underwater search teams have spent the night looking for a man who fell into the water while paddle boarding near Oldham.

Emergency services were called to reports of two people going into the water at Dovestone Reservoir, near Oldham, on Sunday, 20 October.

A major operation was launched and Greater Manchester Police confirmed one person was rescued and treated by paramedics - however the second person has still not been located.

A spokesperson for the force said: "Emergency services are currently responding to reports of two people going into water at Dovestones Reservoir.

"One person has been recovered from the water and is currently being treated by paramedics. Attempts are ongoing to locate the second person.

"A search operation is underway with emergency services, including the Coastguard and Mountain Rescue, at the scene. People are kindly asked to please avoid the area at this time."

Visitors are being asked to stay away from the area, which is located on the edge of Oldham and the Peak District National Park, while searches are being carried out.

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