Emergency services, including police, ambulance, coast guard, and fire service, have launched a major search for an 11-year-old girl feared to be in the Thames. The search began shortly after 1:15 PM near Barge House Causeway in Woolwich, where she is believed to have entered the water. Local residents have observed helicopters and boats scouring the area, with the fire service deploying a drone for aerial support. Authorities are in contact with the girl's family, providing support during this challenging time as the search continues.
A major emergency search is underway for an 11-year-old girl thought to be in the River Thames, with police and other services extensively involved in the search.
The police, ambulance, coast guard and fire service have all been scouring the water near the Woolwich Ferry since around 1.15pm today.
A large scale response is ongoing, supported by all emergency services, working together to conduct an extensive search in efforts to locate her.
Residents in Woolwich have reported seeing coastguard and police helicopters searching the Thames in the area, indicating the urgent nature of the situation.
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