One missing, five rescued after Thames boat capsizes

A antheral successful his 60s is missing aft 5 radical were rescued erstwhile a rowing vessel capsized connected the stream astatine Walton-on-Thames.

Crews from Surrey Fire and Rescue Service and the constabulary attended the country astatine Sunbury Lock, adjacent Wheatleys Eyot, astatine astir 08:51 BST connected Friday.

Rescue teams appealed for members of the nationalist to debar the country portion the hunt continued.

“Our crews are connected site, moving with the coastguard, Surrey Police and different agencies. Five individuals were rescued, and enactment is ongoing to find a sixth," a occurrence work spokesperson said.

Three of the 5 radical rescued were taken to infirmary for further checks, an ambulance work spokesperson said.

Surrey Police confirmed that of the six adults who had entered the water, "five of those radical person since been accounted for".

"Sadly, we judge a antheral successful his 60s whitethorn inactive beryllium successful the river," the unit said successful a statement.

"His relatives person been informed and are being kept updated."

Inquiries to found the afloat circumstances of what happened are ongoing, they added.

Ch Insp Andy Jenkins said: “This is simply a precise distressing clip for each progressive and we proceed to enactment our partners successful the hunt for the missing man.

“Our enquires to found the nonstop circumstances of however the vessel capsized stay underway but astatine this clip we bash not judge determination to beryllium immoderate suspicious circumstances oregon third-party involvement."