10/11/2015

Search For Car In River Kent Continues

Emergency services are continuing to search the River Kent, after a car reportedly entered the water on Monday afternoon.

It is understood that a vehicle has been sighted in the river but water levels are still high.

Police are urging members of the public not to go to the scene and to not take part in any search of the river bank due to the extreme dangers.

The incident has also led to some traffic disruption in the area and in the town centre. Police have thanked motorists for their patience.

(MH/JP)

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