Yahoo News 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 Northumberland Fire & Rescue Service (NFRS).
One of the boys, aged 13, was rescued from the water. He was taken to hospital where he currently remains in a critical condition.
A thorough search of the area was carried out in a bid to locate the second boy, aged 14. His body was later found in the water and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
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 the force, 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."
The GNAAS said they worked with the NEAS to treat a patient before accompanying them to hospital. A spokesperson said: "We were activated to an incident in Northumberland at 3.40pm.
"Our Doctor-led team drove to the incident via Rapid Response Vehicle and arrived on scene at 424pm. They worked with the North East Ambulance Service to treat a patient before accompanying them to hospital."
A NEAS spokesperson added: "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."
