Police search for driver of car found in river
A MAJOR search operation is under way in Northumberland after a car was discovered in a river.
Police began the search for the driver in the water north of Alwinton, near Shillmoor, in the Upper Coquet Valley, after a member of the public found the car at 12.20pm yesterday.
Northumbria Police’s marine unit, the fire and rescue service and mountain rescue were involved in the hunt.
A spokesman for Northumbria Police said they did not know how long the car had been in the water.
Coquetdale county councillor, Steven Bridgett posted a message on Facebook saying: “There is quite a bit of speculation as to what all the emergency vehicles that have gone through Rothbury today are for.
“There is an ongoing, potentially serious incident in the Upper Coquet Valley, that our emergency teams are putting all of their training and expertise into addressing. “Let’s let them get on with it. “This is not one of those occasions where people should view it as an opportunity to go up and spectate or take pictures. Please stay well clear!”