A body has been recovered after a car was pulled from the River Trent, Nottinghamshire Police confirmed.
Vehicle Found Months After Going Underwater
The car was discovered between Sandringham Avenue and County Hall at around 3:30pm on Sunday, 15 March. Officers confirmed it is the same vehicle that entered the river near Wilford Suspension Bridge in West Bridgford on 15 November 2025.
Inside the car, police divers found the body of a man believed to be the vehicle’s registered keeper. The man was recovered from the water on 16 March.
Lengthy Search Effort Overcome by Nature
Searches have been ongoing since November, aided by Humberside Police and a specialist Home Office unit. The missing vehicle was finally located following an additional search by a specialist charity on Sunday.
Police Appeal and Investigation Underway
Detective Sergeant Millie Gillett said: “Our thoughts are with this man’s family who have been updated and offered support. While our investigation into what happened continues, we don’t believe his death to be suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.
“Underwater search teams have worked hard to locate the car and any possible occupants since the investigation began. However, these efforts have been hampered by high river levels and heavy rainfall.
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“Detectives are also trying to establish what led to the vehicle entering the water. I would ask that people do not speculate on what has happened.”
