Two men have died after being pulled from a river in Bath, police have confirmed.
A huge emergency services operation was launched earlier this afternoon (Thursday, May 28) amid concern for people in the water near Toll Bridge Road.
Police, fire crews, including one from Bedminster, and an air ambulance were sent to the scene while two adults were rescued and given into the care of the ambulance service.
However, the two men were pronounced dead at the scene.
Police say the deaths are not being treated as suspicious at this time.
A spokesman for 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.”
