An urgent rescue mission is underway for a person missing in the River Thames after their boat capsized with five others onboard.
Emergency teams including police, firefighters and paramedics rushed to Sunbury Lock near Wheatleys Eyot in Surrey following reports of a boat in trouble at 8.50am.
Six people were on the vessel at the time it capsized, police say, with five having been located – three of which has been taken to hospital.
However, an urgent scramble is taking place to find the one person still missing, with residents urged to stay away from the area as the rescue mission continues.
Emergency services have rushed to the scene after a boat carrying six people capsized
One person is still missing, while three others have been taken to hospital
A spokesperson for South East Coast Ambulance told Surrey Live: ‘South East Coast Ambulance Service was called to reports of a number of people in difficulty in the water at Sunbury Lock, near Wheatleys Eyot reported to us at approximately 08.59 today.
‘Ambulance crews including our Hazardous Area Response Team attended the scene alongside police and fire service colleagues.
‘Five people were brought to safety, three of whom have been taken to St Peter’s Hospital for further checks.’
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service said: ‘We were alerted to a small boat capsized on Sunbury Lock, near Wheatleys Eyot at approximately 08:51am today.
‘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.
‘Please avoid the area during this time.’
This is a breaking news story. Updates to follow.
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