SEVEN ducklings stuck underneath a grid on a busy road have been plucked to safety.

Firefighters were called to help the little family trapped beneath a road in Alderley Edge.

Crews removed the grid, lifted seven ducklings to safety and reunited them with their mother.

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The incident happened on Underwood Road at 10am yesterday, Monday.

One fire engine from Wilmslow mounted the animal rescue.