Northumberland: Police cordon at the River Tyne One boy has died while another is in hospital after both got into difficulty in the River Tyne at Northumberland yesterday. Shortly after 3.30pm, police received an emergency call about the safety of two teenage boys who were in the river near the bridge at Ovingham.
Emergency services were immediately scrambled and one of the boys, aged 13, was rescued from the water. He was taken to hospital where he currently remains in a critical condition. Several organisations conducted a thorough search of the area in a bid to locate the second boy.
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Major rescue underway after two boys get into difficulty in River Tyne [LATEST] A forensics officer on the scene in Ovingham (Image: Northern Echo) The 14-year-old’s body was later found in the water and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The parents of both boys are being supported by specially-trained officers. 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. Police cordon in place on main road Ovingham, Northumberland (Image: Newcastle Chronicle) “It is with great sadness that we could not provide a more positive update.” A North East Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called to reports of concerns o.
