A desperate and urgent search operation is underway in Cambridgeshire for two missing teenagers after a car carrying five young people veered off the road and plunged into a river. The incident occurred in Wisbech St Mary's at approximately 8:20 PM on Tuesday evening, sparking a major emergency response.
Vehicle Leaves Road and Enters Water
According to Cambridgeshire Police, the vehicle left the roadway and entered the water with five occupants inside, all aged between 16 and 18 years old. The group consisted of three females and two males at the time of the crash.
Three Escape, Two Remain Missing
Following the plunge, two females and one male managed to escape from the submerged vehicle. These three individuals were subsequently rushed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King's Lynn, where they received treatment for injuries described as non-life-threatening.
However, a male and a female teenager have not been accounted for since the incident. Police divers and search teams are now scouring the water and surrounding area in a frantic effort to locate the two missing young people.
Police Appeal for Witnesses and Footage
A spokesperson for Cambridgeshire Police confirmed the ongoing search, stating: 'A male and a female have not been accounted for and searches continue. North Brink is likely to remain closed for the remainder of the day.'
The police have issued a public appeal for witnesses and any available dashcam footage that might shed light on the circumstances leading to the crash. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward using the reference incident 515 of 17 March and report it through the official Cambridgeshire Police website.
Road Closure and Investigation
The North Brink area where the incident occurred is expected to remain closed for much of the day as search operations continue and investigators examine the scene. The closure will facilitate both the search for the missing teenagers and the initial stages of the crash investigation.
This remains a developing situation with emergency services dedicating significant resources to the search effort. The community awaits further updates as the search for the two missing teenagers continues through the day.
