Man missing after boat capsizes in River Thames

A police search is ongoing for a man who went missing after a rowing boat capsized on the River Thames.

Emergency services were called to Sunbury Lock, Sunbury-on-Thames, at about 8.50am on Friday, Surrey Police said.

Four adults including the coach were rescued after the boat capsized, but a man in his 60s was still missing on Saturday morning.

Three of those on board were taken to hospital.

In an update, Surrey Police said: ‘The search continues today for a man who was in a rowing boat that capsized yesterday morning.

‘We, along with other emergency services, were called to Sunbury Lock near Wheatleys Eyot at around 8.50am yesterday morning (October 11) after reports that six adults had entered the water.

‘Five of those people were safely located but a man in his 60s remains missing.’

Weybridge Rowing Club thanked witnesses who rushed to help.

They said: ‘We are deeply saddened by this accident and our thoughts and best wishes go out to the friends and families of those affected.

‘We are actively supporting all those impacted by this tragic event.’

They added the club will be closed until further notice.

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