Emergency services are at the scene of an incident in Derbyshire as they attempt to rescue two people from water – with police urging others to “avoid the area while searches continue.”

Emergency services are currently dealing with a water rescue incident at Darley Abbey. Fire crews were called to reports of two people in difficulty in the water after a 999 call was made at 12.46pm today (Friday, July 10).

Five fire engines and three water rescue units are at the scene, including crews from Kingsway, Nottingham Road, Buxton and Belper. They are joined by firefighters from Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service's Highfields station.

A spokesperson for Derbyshire Constabulary added: “We are currently in attendance at this incident supporting colleagues from Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service and East Midlands Ambulance Service. The public is asked to avoid the area while searches continue.”