See all the pictures from mine rescue training exercise in East Northants village

By Stephanie Weaver

Published 10th Mar 2020, 15:53 BST

Updated 10th Mar 2020, 15:54 BST

Fire crews from stations including Wellingborough, Corby and Kettering were involved

White Watch from Wellingborough Fire Station recently took part in a training exercise to see how they would deal with a mine rescue.

They had assistance from crews from Corby, Oundle, Kettering and Stamford on the day.

These pictures show how they got on in the slate mine at Collyweston.

The training exercise took place at a slate mine in Collyweston | other Photo: Wellingborough Fire Station

Firefighters taking part in the training exercise | other Photo: Wellingborough Fire Station

Crews at the entrance to the mine | other Photo: Wellingborough Fire Station

Firefighters kitted out for the training exercise | other Photo: Wellingborough Fire Station

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