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11-Year-Old Girl Falls Into River Thames – Major Rescue Operation Underway
Emergency services launched a frantic search after an 11-year-old girl plunged into the River Thames near Woolwich on Monday afternoon. The dramatic incident happened just after 2pm when the child fell into the water, and her mother bravely jumped in trying to save her.
Massive Emergency Response in Action
A huge operation is currently underway with the Metropolitan Police, London Ambulance Service, Coast Guard, Border Force vessels, and multiple search and rescue teams all mobilised. A search and rescue helicopter is also scouring the area from above.
Rescue crews have been combing the river and surrounding banks using boats and drones, desperately trying to locate the missing girl. So far, there has been no confirmation of a recovery.
Authorities Plead for Public Cooperation
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “Efforts to find the child are ongoing. We are working closely with all emergency services involved.”
Paramedics remain on standby along the riverbank as local residents and passersby watch anxiously from a distance. Police are urging the public to avoid the area to allow search teams to work without interruption.
Witnesses Asked to Come Forward
Police confirmed they were alerted at around 1.15pm on Monday following reports of the girl entering the Thames near Barge House Causeway, E16.
Anyone with information or who witnessed the incident is urged to contact the Metropolitan Police immediately to assist ongoing efforts.
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