A person is missing after a boat carrying six people capsized in a river on Friday morning. The incident occurred at Sunbury Lock near Wheatleys Eyot in Surrey, prompting emergency services including police, firefighters, and paramedics to respond promptly after reports of a distressed small boat around 8:50 a.m. Amid the chaos, authorities managed to rescue five out of the six individuals involved in the boating mishap. Notably, three of the rescued individuals were subsequently taken to the hospital for further assessment.
As the search efforts persist for the missing person, local residents have been advised to steer clear of the area. A spokesperson for the South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) informed Surrey Live that multiple individuals encountered difficulties in the water at Sunbury Lock. SECAmb dispatched ambulance crews, including the Hazardous Area Response Team, alongside the police and fire services to the scene. Following the operation, five people were successfully rescued, with three of them being conveyed to St Peter’s Hospital for additional examinations.
In the meantime, authorities have reached out to Surrey Police in pursuit of more information regarding the distressing incident. The ongoing search for the missing individual underscores the gravity of the situation as efforts to locate them persist. The coordination and swift response from the emergency services have been pivotal in ensuring the safety and well-being of those involved in the boat capsizing.
The Mirror has taken steps to establish communication with Surrey Police to obtain further details and insights into the incident. With the situation still unfolding, the urgency of finding the missing person remains a top priority for the authorities involved. Community members have been encouraged to stay informed and vigilant as the search continues in Surrey waters for the individual yet to be accounted for.