EMERGENCY services have launched a major search and rescue operation after an 11-year-old girl fell into the River Thames.
The terrifying incident occurred this afternoon near Woolwich, London, at Barge House Causeway .
UKNIPHelicopters have been deployed in a hunt for an 11-year-old girl[/caption]
UKNIPThe child fell in the Thames just at 1.15pm this afternoon in Woolwich[/caption]
UKNIPParamedics are on standby as coastguards scour the river for the schoolgirl[/caption]
Cops responded to reports of a child falling into the river 1.15pm and raced to the scene with coastguards and paramedics.
A significant emergency response is currently in place, with crews from the Metropolitan Police, London Ambulance Service, and multiple search and rescue teams actively involved.
The operation also includes the Coast Guard, Border Force vessels, and a search and rescue helicopter.
Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after the incident unfolded, and a large presence remains along the riverbank as the search continues.
They are said to be forming a “large-scale response” to the incident and authorities are using boats, drones, and aerial support in a desperate bid to locate the missing child.
Despite the extensive efforts, there has been no confirmation of any recovery at this time.
The Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at around 13:15hrs on Monday, 31 March to reports of an 11-year-old girl who had entered the River Thames near to Barge House Causeway, E16.
“A large scale response is ongoing, supported by all emergency services, working together to conduct an extensive search in efforts to locate her.
“Her next of kin have been made aware and are being supported by officers.”
The Sun has reached out to London Fire Service and HM Coastguard for a comment.
George Cracknell WrightFire rescue services immediately set out after reports came in this afternoon[/caption]
UKNIPHelicopters have been deployed in a bid to find the child[/caption]
George Cracknell WrightA fire boat and a boat from the RNLI continue the search[/caption]
UKNIPThe helicopter took a zig-zagged route over the Woolwich area in an attempt to spot the girl[/caption] Published: [#item_custom_pubDate]
