River Nene search for missing Declan Berry in sixth day
The search to find a missing 18-year-old after the car they were travelling in entered the River Nene, near Wisbech, has entered its sixth day.
Declan Berry still remains “unaccounted for” after the blue VW Polo he is believed to have been driving entered the River Nene on North Brink, near Wisbech, on March 17.
There were five teenagers in the car at the time, with three taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King’s Lynn.
Tragically, the body of a 16-year-old Eden Bunn was recovered from the vehicle on Wednesday (March 18).
Officers, with the support of specialist divers, recovered the car yesterday (Sunday March 22) but no other individuals were found inside.
This is a developing story and will be updated with the latest information as soon as it becomes available.
11:44pm
Search for missing driver – in pictures
Emergency services continue to search for Declan Berry, five days after the car he is believed to have been driving entered the River Nene.
Earlier, CamSAR confirmed a specially trained has supported police every day since Thursday (March 19).
We’ve put together a gallery of all the images taken since the search and rescue operation was first launched.
10:08pm
Police still appealing for witnesses
Cambridgeshire Police continue to appeal for witnesses of the fatal crash on North Brink.
The force is looking to speak with anyone who may have seen the crash, or the blue VW Polo in the Wisbech area between 7pm and 8.20pm on Tuesday, March 17, should contact the police.
Anyone who may have dashcam footage of the incident is also urged to make contact quoting 515 of 17 March.
9:22pm
Police ‘actively searching for Declan’
DI Craig Wheeler from the road policing unit said officers are “still actively searching” for Declan along the River Nene.
He added: “We continue to support his family, who were present today when the vehicle was recovered.
“My thoughts remain with the families and friends of Eden Bunn and Declan Berry during this awful time.”
7:35pm
No one else found in car
No further people have been located in the vehicle, police confirmed yesterday.
Emergency services continue to scour the River Nene.
READ MORE: In Pictures: Search for missing driver ongoing as girl’s body recovered
6:36pm
VW Polo recovered from river
Police confirmed the VW Polo which entered the River Nene was recovered by officers and specialist divers on Sunday (March 22).
6:06pm
What do we know so far?
Emergency services continue to search for Declan Berry who remains “unaccounted for”.
A car entered the River Nene on North Brink, near Wisbech, on Tuesday (March 17).
Five teenagers ranging from 16 to 18-years-old were in the vehicle at the time of the collision.
Three were taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King’s Lynn with non-life-threatening injuries.
The body of Eden Bunn, from Sutton Bridge, was recovered on Wednesday (March 18).
READ MORE: Everything we know about tragic crash that killed girl as 18-year-old still missing
5:26pm
Search enters sixth day
The search for Declan has entered its sixth day.
The 18-year-old is believed to have been driving the blue VW Polo which plunged into the River Nene.
Cambridgeshire Police said its priority is to “find the young man who remains unaccounted for”.
4:55pm
Good morning
Welcome to those of your just joining us.
The search for missing 18-year-old Declan Berry continues.
We will bring you the latest updates as and when we receive them.
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