A WATCH commander at a Bradford fire station has issued a warning of the dangers of playing in quarries after a 14 year old narrowly avoided a fall that could have left him with “life changing injuries.”

Fire crews were called to Deep Lane Quarry, behind Scholemoor Cemetery, at 3.20pm this afternoon after reports a boy was trapped.

The teen had fallen down the side of the quarry while playing near the edge with friends, and the person who called the fire service said he was clinging onto a ledge.

Four fire engines and a technical rescue unit were dispatched to the scene, off Deep Lane. However, by the time they arrived the boy had been rescued by fast acting members of the public at the scene.

Jav Khan, watch commander for Fairweather Green station, has now issued a stern warning about playing at such dangerous sites, and said it is important parents let their children know the risks before they head out to play.

He told the Telegraph & Argus: “This boy could have very well ended up at the bottom of the quarry.

The actual drop would have been about 20 metres, so if he fell this 14 year old could have ended up with life changing injuries.

“My message to mums and dads is to educate your children of the dangers of playing in dangerous places like quarries.

“It might look like fun, but there is a huge risk if they fall. It is even worse at that quarry, as there is always water in the bottom, which adds to the risk.”