Emergency 999 call system knocked out of action by 'technical fault'

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Emergency 999 call system knocked out of action by 'technical fault'
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A technical fault means many 999 calls are not connecting today, say police.

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A spokesman for West Mercia Police, which covers Shropshire, said:"Due to a technical fault that is impacting a number of police forces, many 999 calls are not connecting."Please ONLY call in an emergency and please wait until later to make any 101 non-emergency calls." Adam Matthews, Area Manager Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service, said:"Emergency Services currently have issues with 999 calls, in case of emergency please call 101 .

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