River Thames Erith Pier incident: Man dies

London Ambulance Service crews attended the water in Wharfside Close at around 7am today (September 19). 

Two ambulance crews, an incident response officer, and members of the Hazardous Area Response Team were also at the scene. 

The man was pronounced dead shortly after. 

If you need someone to talk to, Samaritans are available to contact any time day or night on 116 123.

A spokesperson for London Ambulance Service said: “We were called today (Tuesday) at 7.04am to reports of a person in the water at Wharfside Close, Erith.

“We sent a number of resources including two ambulance crews, an incident response officer and members of our Hazardous Area Response Team (HART).

“Sadly, a man was pronounced dead at the scene.”

https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/23800535.river-thames-erith-pier-incident-man-dies/

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