Everything we know as man’s body recovered from River Nene in Peterborough
Emergency services were called to Town Bridge just after 8am this morning
A Peterborough city centre bridge was partially closed this morning (Monday, July 20) after a man’s body was recovered from the River Nene.
At 8am this morning, police were called to Town Bridge after receiving reports that a body could be seen in the River.
There were a large emergency services presence at the scene, with divers spotted working in the water.
Sadly, the body of a man was recovered from the river.
A spokesperson for Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “At 8.22am crews from Dogsthorpe and Stanground along with the north roaming fire engine were called to assist police colleagues near Fletton Quays.
“Crews returned to their stations by 9.30am.”
An East of England Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called just before 8.30am with reports of a person in the water close to Town Bridge, Peterborough. An ambulance, an ambulance officer vehicle and a rapid response vehicle were dispatched to the scene.
“The body of a man was recovered from the water and sadly he was deceased.”
A spokesperson for Cambridgeshire Police added: “We were called to Town Bridge in Peterborough at just after 8am today with reports that a body could be seen in the River Nene.
“The body of a man has been recovered.”
Town Bridge remained open to traffic while emergency services dealt with the incident, but its eastern footpath was closed.
The bridge has now reopened fully.