Crime & Safety

REPORT: Person Fell Into A Ditch on Porter Street in Melrose

A person fell into a ditch and needed to be extricated Tuesday morning on Port Street, according to a scanner report. We'll provide additional details as we receive them.

A person fell into a ditch on Porter Street and needed to be rescued Tuesday morning, according to a scanner report.

At around 9 a.m., Melrose Police and Fire officers responded to Porter Street for a report of a person that fell in a ditch requiring extrication, according to the report. A box alarm was reportedly triggered.

The person's condition is currently unknown.

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