Share

One missing and five rescued after boat capsizes


One person is missing after five people were rescued when a boat capsized on the river at Walton-on-Thames.

Crews from Surrey Fire and Rescue Service and the police attended the scene at Sunbury Lock, near Wheatleys Eyot, at about 08:51 BST on Friday.

Rescue teams appealed for members of the public to avoid the area while the search continued.

“Our crews are on site, working with the coastguard, Surrey Police and other agencies. Five individuals were rescued, and work is ongoing to locate a sixth,” a fire service spokesperson said.



Source link