Corrie star turns stuntwoman for fire role

Coronation Street star Nikki Patel took part in a series of stunts to promote the work of her local fire service this week.

The Bradford-born actress, who plays Amber Kalirai on the ITV1 soap, helped to put out a blaze before being 'rescued' from a car wreckage in the staged incidents.

Patel's action-packed day was designed to display the range of skills required by firefighters ahead of the forthcoming West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Awards.

Speaking afterwards, Patel told The Huddersfield Daily Examiner: "The experience was fun and also a real eye opener as it made me realise that firefighters do a lot more than the job title suggests.

"I think the kind of incidents they have to deal with and the training they go through is greatly underestimated."

Yesterday, it was announced that Patel's Weatherfield role will be reduced. The 18-year-old will no longer have an ongoing contract but she is expected to continue making regular appearances on an episodic basis.