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River Wear search at Fatfield for missing children River Wear search at Fatfield for missing teenagers
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A large-scale search of the River Wear, Tyne and Wear, is being carried out for missing children. A large-scale search of the River Wear, Tyne and Wear, is being carried out for two missing teenagers.
Police, firefighters, a helicopter, the ambulance service and a marine unit are searching the water near the viaduct in Fatfield, Washington. Police, firefighters, a helicopter, the ambulance service and specialist dive teams are searching the water near the viaduct in Fatfield, Washington.
Northumbria Police said it received "concerned" reports of two girls in the water just before 15:00 BST.Northumbria Police said it received "concerned" reports of two girls in the water just before 15:00 BST.
The Great North Ambulance Service is helping with the search. The Fatfield Bridge has also been closed and traffic nearby roads diverted.
The Fatfield Bridge has also been closed and traffic on the M1 has been diverted. Supt Alan Veitch of Northumbria Police said: "We're carrying out inquiries and speaking to a number of people to find out how the girls came to be in the river and whether they came into difficulty or were able to get to safety.
"Officers are with the girls' families offering them support at this time."