Wathen Wigg Bridge over River Nene in Northampton taped off by emergency services

Police, fire crews, water rescue teams and ambulances are all on standby in Southbridge with an emergency incident ongoing.

The notorious Wathen Wigg Bridge - in Trenery Way near Morrisons - is currently taped off with a large emergency services presence on scene.

Wathen Wigg Bridge in Southbridge has been taped off by emergency servicesplaceholder image
Wathen Wigg Bridge in Southbridge has been taped off by emergency services

The water rescue team are one of the many crews at the scene on the banks of the River Nene.

Northamptonshire Police told the Chron: “Shortly after 2.15pm today (Wednesday, June 3), we received a call regarding a concern for welfare of a man who was seen on the wrong side of the Wathen Wigg bridge over the River Nene in Northampton.

“Emergency services are currently at the scene.”

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