Man in hospital following incident at Bridge of Allan river

A man has been taken to hospital following an incident at a river in Bridge of Allan, which led to a Coastguard helicopter being called out.

The alarm was raised at the Allan Water just after 2pm, with the man understood to have been injured.

While there was an initial suggestion of multiple people in the water, it was later discovered to be just one person.

Locals posting on social media reported seeing the helicopter circling the area, with a number of emergency vehicles parked nearby.

The Coastguard confirmed a helicopter had been dispatched to the area but was later stood down.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 2.05pm on Thursday, August 7, we were called to Allan Water, near Allanvale and Fountain Road, Bridge of Allan, following a report of concern for people in the river.

“Emergency services attended and carried out a search of the area.

“Following inquiries, everyone was traced safe and accounted for.

“One man was taken to Forth Valley Royal Hospital for treatment.”

A spokeswoman for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said they were called out at 2.11pm.

When fire crews arrived, she said, there was one male casualty who had sustained injuries and was already out of the water.