Man’s body found in River Nene at Town Bridge in Peterborough

A large emergency response was seen at the bridge this morning

A man’s body has been recovered from the River Nene in Peterborough this morning (Monday, July 20).

Emergency services were called to Town Bridge at just after 8am today to reports that a body could be seen in the River Nene.

Sadly, the body of a man was recovered.

A large emergency response was seen at the bridge earlier this morning, with three fire engines, three ambulances and two police cars in attendance.

Town Bridge remains open to traffic, although its eastern footpath remains closed.

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