Search Launched After Reports of Person in the Water at River Lea, Canning Town
Overview
We sent resources to the scene, including an ambulance crew, an incident response officer, a paramedic in a fast response car and paramedics from our hazardous area response team.
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Our first paramedics arrived on scene in three minutes. Our crews assisted our emergency services partners at the scene but were later stood down.”
Ongoing Search Efforts
The Metropolitan Police and London Fire Brigade are believed to be continuing search efforts in the area. It has not yet been confirmed whether the person was located.
A cordon remains in place near the River Lea Service Bridge as searches continue, and the public has been asked to avoid the area to allow crews to work safely.
Appeal for Information
Anyone with information or who may have witnessed the incident is urged to call the Metropolitan Police on 101,
