Boy, 14, dies and another left fighting for life after being rescued from River Tyne

A 14-year-old boy has died after getting into difficulty in the River Tyne during the balmy weather on Saturday (18 May).

Another teenager aged 13 is also in a critical condition after they were pulled from the water.

A number of organisations conducted a thorough search of the area in a bid to locate the boy after police were called to the scene near Ovingham in Northumberland on Saturday afternoon, reports Chronicle Live.

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Police received reports of the incident at 3.30pm and deployed services to the scene after concerns for the welfare of two boys. Police confirmed a large multi-agency presence is currently in the area, and ask the public not to gather so officers can carry out their duties.

Northumbria Police said the parents of both boys are being supported by specially-trained officers at this extremely difficult time.

Chief Superintendent Helena Barron, of Northumbria Police, said: This is an absolutely tragic incident, and our thoughts are with the families of both boys at this difficult time as we continue to support them.

"A number of agencies were involved in the incident and their support was hugely appreciated. It is with great sadness that we could not provide a more positive update."

A North East Ambulance Service spokesperson, added: "We were called to reports of concerns of two people in the water in Ovingham at 3.30pm this afternoon (18 May). We dispatched our full Hazardous Area Response Team as well as two ambulance crews, a specialist paramedic, a clinical team leader and an officer."

"We also requested support from Great North Air Ambulance Service. We are currently still on scene."

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