Two men have died after being pulled from a river in Bath.
The tragedy happened this afternoon, police confirmed.
A huge emergency services operation was launched after reports of the men becoming "lost underwater", Somerset Live reports.
In a statement Avon and Somerset Police said: "We were called at 4.12pm by the ambulance service amid concern for people in the water near Toll Bridge Road in Bath.
"A rescue operation was subsequently led by Avon Fire and Rescue Service.
"Two adult casualties were rescued and given into the care of the ambulance service.
"However, both males were pronounced dead at the scene.
"We are not treating the circumstances around the deaths as suspicious at this time.
"The deaths will be referred to the coroner.”
Avon Fire & Rescue Service said water rescue teams from Bath and Bedminster fire stations were mobilised at 4.14pm to reports of "several people in the water".
"Two male casualties have been pulled from the water and handed to ambulance crews," the fire service said.
"The incident has been handed to police."
