Eleven people rescued after boats capsize in freezing River Stour

A group of mainly teenage girls have been rescued after three boats capsized in the River Stour, in Bournemouth.

Emergency services were called to Ilford Bridge in Christchurch on 17/03, where the teenagers fell into the river.

Ten people aged around 16, along with one adult on a safety boat, fell into the river. It's said they're part of a nearby rowing club.

Two helicopters were also circling above the scene.

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Emergency services attended the scene. It is believed everyone was safely rescued or made their way onto land of their own accord.

There is slow traffic on surrounding roads while emergency services deat with the incident.

RNLI Mudeford were at the scene. They said they discovered three more of the group ashore and two capsized rowing boats.

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