Three young people taken to hospital and another missing at River Eden in Carlisle

27.05.23 CARLISLE RIVER SEARCH BORDER
Emergency services were called to the area around Rickerby Park. Credit: ITV News

A major incident is underway in Carlisle after it is thought a young person has gone missing in the River Eden.

It is understood three young people have been taken to hospital, while a fourth - believed to be a boy - has gone missing.

Emergency services were called to the area around Rickerby Park on the evening of Friday 26 May.

It is understood that a coastguard helicopter has also been involved in the search.


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