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Large-scale search for girl who fell into River Thames

Police launch urgent search after girl, 11, falls into River Thames
  • An 11-year-old girl fell into the River Thames near the Woolwich Ferry in east London.
  • A large-scale search and rescue operation involving police, RNLI, Border Force, and London Fire Brigade is continuing.
  • The girl's family is aware of the incident and is being supported by officers.
  • The London Ambulance Service attended the scene but have since been stood down.
  • The London Fire Brigade utilised drones and a fire boat to conduct a systematic search of the area.
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