Man in his 20s dies after being seriously injured in incident on river

A man in his 20s has died following an incident on the River Bure in Norfolk.

The victim, from Yorkshire, was taken to hospital with serious injuries where he later died.

An investigation into the incident has now been launched by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch.

A police statement said: "Officers were called just after 2pm yesterday to assist the ambulance service and coastguard after reports a man was injured on the River Bure at Clink Hill, West Caister.

"The man, who was aged in his 20s and from North Yorkshire, was taken to the James Paget Hospital with serious injuries.

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An investigation has now been launched into the man's death (Getty)

"He was later transferred to Addenbrooke's Hospital where, sadly, he died late last night.

"Officers attended the scene along with Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service, the Coastguard, RNLI and the East of England Ambulance Service.

"The Coroner's office and the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) have been informed. Norfolk Police is liasing with the MAIB regarding a joint investigation."