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A teenager has died after reportedly getting into difficulty in the River Tyne.
Officers received a report at around 3.30pm on Saturday that two boys had got into difficulty in the water near Ovingham bridge in Ovingham.
Northumbria Police, North East Ambulance Service and Northumberland Fire and Rescue rushed to the scene.
A number police vehicles remain in the area on Sunday morning and a section of a footpath, which leads down to the river, is taped off.
Police have now confirmed a 14-year-old's body was recovered from the water, while a 13-year-old boy was rescued and taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
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Boy, 13, in hospital in critical condition after being rescued
Boy, 14, dies after getting into difficulty in River Tyne
Patient treated and taken to hospital
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Parents of teen who drowned in River Tyne describe death of boy on same stretch as 'upsetting'
The parents of a teenager who drowned in the River Tyne have described the loss of another child on the same stretch of river as "upsetting".
Stella and Carl Hattersley lost their son Robert after he got into difficulty while swimming with friends in the river in Ovingham in Northumberland. The 13-year-old was swept under by the current and those with him were unable to save him.
His family waited for around six hours while the emergency services searched the water for him on July 17, 2022. Police later gave them the heartbreaking news that he had been found and had passed away.
Less than two years on, officers have now confirmed the death of another teenage boy on the same strength of the River Tyne.
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Boy, 14, dies and boy, 13, in critical condition in hospital after teens get into difficulty in River Tyne
A 14-year-old boy has died and a 13-year-old boy is in a critical condition after getting into difficulty in the River Tyne.
Police received a report of concern for the welfare of two teenage boys who were in the river near the bridge at Ovingham, Northumberland, shortly after 3.30pm on Saturday. Emergency services were immediately deployed to the area.
Northumbria Police attended the scene along with the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS), the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) and (NFRS).
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Investigation work near a swing
Forensics are carrying out investigation work near a swing on the bank of the River Tyne.
Evidence has been collected from the scene.
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'Absolutely tragic incident'
Northumbria Police said the parents of both boys are being supported by specially-trained officers at this extremely difficult time.
Chief Superintendent Helena Barron, of Northumbria Police, said:
"This is an absolutely tragic incident, and our thoughts are with the families of both boys at this difficult time as we continue to support them.
"A number of agencies were involved in the incident and their support was hugely appreciated.
"It is with great sadness that we could not provide a more positive update."
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Boy, 13, in hospital in critical condition after being rescued
The other boy, aged 13, was rescued from the water.
He was taken to hospital where he currently remains in a critical condition.
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Boy, 14, dies after getting into difficulty in River Tyne
A 14-year-old boy has died after getting into difficulty in the River Tyne.
A number of organisations conducted a thorough search of the area in a bid to locate the boy.
Sadly his body was later found in the water and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Two ambulance crews attended the scene
The North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) sent a full Hazardous Area Response Team, two ambulance crews, a specialist paramedic, a clinical team leader and an officer to the scene.
A spokesperson for the NEAS said:
"We were called to reports of concerns of two people in the water in Ovingham at 3.30pm on Saturday, 18 May.
"We dispatched our full Hazardous Area Response Team as well as two ambulance crews, a specialist paramedic, a clinical team leader and an officer.
"We also requested support from Great North Air Ambulance Service."
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Patient treated and taken to hospital
The Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) said their doctor-led team worked with the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) to treat a patient before accompanying them to hospital.
A spokesperson for the GNAAS said:
"We were activated to an incident in Northumberland at 15.40pm. Our Doctor-led team drove to the incident via Rapid Response Vehicle and arrived on scene at 16.24. They worked with the North East Ambulance Service to treat a patient before accompanying them to hospital."
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Some more images from the scene
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Forensics collect evidence at the scene in Ovingham
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Forensics enter the taped off area near the river
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Forensics arrive at the scene
Forensics have arrived at the scene in Ovingham, Northumberland.
They have entered the area protected by a blue and white police cordon.
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What do we know so far?
Northumbria Police has previously confirmed that two teenage boys were reported to have got into difficulty in the River Tyne near Ovingham on Saturday afternoon.
A spokesperson for the force said:
"Shortly after 3.30pm today (Saturday) police received a report of concern for the welfare of two teenage boys who had come into difficulty in the water near to Ovingham bridge in Northumberland. Emergency services were immediately deployed."
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Some more pictures from the scene
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Police cordon in place
A section of a public footpath, leading down to the river, is currently taped off.
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Video footage from the scene
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Police remain at the scene
Police officers remain at the scene in Ovingham, Northumberland, on Sunday morning.
A police car is parked up by the main road next to a taped off area.
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No further updates this evening
We will continue to update this breaking story tomorrow morning (May 19).
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Support requested from Great North Air Ambulance Service earlier
The North East Ambulance Service confirmed that they requested support from the Great North Air Ambulance Service pertaining to the incident earlier today.
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Where has the incident taken place?
A Google Map shows the location of the ongoing police incident.
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Emergency services at the scene
Photos from the scene show an emergency service presence.
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Everything we know so far
A large emergency service presence is in place near Ovingham, , after two teenage boys were reported to be having difficulty in the River Tyne on Saturday afternoon.
Police received reports of the incident at 3.30pm and deployed services to the scene after concerns for the welfare of two boys. Police confirmed a large multi-agency presence is currently in the area, and ask the public not to gather so officers can carry out their duties.
A spokesperson for the force, said: "Shortly after 3.30pm today (Saturday) police received a report of concern for the welfare of two teenage boys who had come into difficulty in the water near to Ovingham bridge in Northumberland. Emergency services were immediately deployed.
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Photos show police at the scene
Photos show police working at the scene of the incident.
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Road closure in place
A road closure is in place as emergency services attend the incident.
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Video shows extent of emergency service presence
A video captured by Chronicle Live reporter James Robinson shows emergency services at the scene.
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Fire and rescue service at the scene
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service, wrote on X: "Teams are currently on scene at an ongoing incident at the river Tyne near Ovingham. 2 Swift Water Rescue units from Pegswood, an appliance from Prudhoe and a number of senior officers are present.
"We are working with Police, the Ambulance Service + Mountain Rescue at this time."
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North East Ambulance Service statement
A North East Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called to reports of concerns of two people in the water in Ovingham at 3.30pm this afternoon (18 May).
“We dispatched our full Hazardous Area Response Team as well as two ambulance crews, a specialist paramedic, a clinical team leader and an officer. We also requested support from Great North Air Ambulance Service.
“We are currently still on scene.”
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Northumbria Police statement
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “Shortly after 3.30pm today (Saturday) police received a report of concern for the welfare of two teenage boys who had come into difficulty in the water near to Ovingham bridge in Northumberland.
“Emergency services were immediately deployed.
“There is a large multi-agency presence in the area, and we would ask the public to not to gather where possible to allow for those at scene to carry out their duties.
“Anyone with information which could assist is asked to get in touch with police via 101 quoting log NP-20240518-0720.”
