TWO teenagers were rescued on Friday night after they got stuck 180 metres up a rock face.

Emergency services were called to North End Quarry, Malvern, at about 9.45pm to reports the boys had become trapped.

Crews specially trained in line rescue from Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service in Malvern attended and later requested assistance from the Urban Search and Rescue unit.

An ambulance, an incident support officer and the Hazardous Area Response Team, all from West Midlands Ambulance Service, were also at the scene.

The boys were brought to safety just before 2am and were treated for hypothermia by ambulance staff before being taken to hospital for more check-ups.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “Ambulance crews were called to the quarry location after reports that two people were in difficulty on a rock face.

“It appears that the two teenagers got into difficulty approximately 180 metres up the rock face.

“The two teenagers, aged 13 and 18 years, where eventually brought down to safety by the emergency services.

“They were treated for hypothermia before being taken by ambulance to Redditch Hospital for further assessment and treatment.”