River Kelvin search continues for missing woman after man rushed to hospital
dailyrecord.co.ukEmergency services are continuing to search for a woman in the River Kelvin after a man was rescued and rushed to hospital last night.Police, ambulance and the fire service raced to the west end of the city at around 5.45pm on Wednesday, October 11, after reports of two people in the water.A man was found and taken to a nearby hospital, while the woman remains missing.
Police said the search for her is continuing this morning.A number of ambulances and fire appliances were seen in the area last night along with a rescue dinghy and search helicopters.Police sealed off Argyle Street to the public while searches were underway.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 5.45pm on Wednesday, 11 October, 2023, we received a report of concern for two people in the water at the River Kelvin, near to Eldon Street, Glasgow."A man was rescued by Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. "Searches are ongoing for a 59-year-old woman who remains missing." Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond - Sign up to our daily newsletter here.
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