Update: Body recovered from car that plunged into reservoir in Rishworth

Underwater search teams at the Booth Wood Reservoir have located a vehicle and recovered the body of a man from the water.  
Underwater search team at Boothwood Reservoir, Rishworth.Underwater search team at Boothwood Reservoir, Rishworth.
Underwater search team at Boothwood Reservoir, Rishworth.

The red car was reported to have left Oldham Road close to the Turnpike public house and entered the water around 8.20pm on Sunday evening.

Following a search operation during the evening by police and the fire service, the Underwater Search Unit today located the vehicle under the water. A short time later, they located the body of a man.

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The body of the deceased has been recovered from the water and enquiries continue to determine the full circumstances of what took place.

Underwater search team at Boothwood Reservoir, Rishworth.Underwater search team at Boothwood Reservoir, Rishworth.
Underwater search team at Boothwood Reservoir, Rishworth.

The vehicle remains in the water at this time.

Sergeant Adrian Newman of the Safer Roads and Neighbourhoods Support Team West said; “The underwater search team were on site this morning and first located the vehicle, before the body of the deceased was recovered at 11.55am. “The family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.”

Police closed Oldham Road following reports that a vehicle had left the road and entered the reservoir.

Officers attended supported by the police helicopter and the Fire and Ambulance service.

Underwater search team at Boothwood Reservoir, Rishworth.Underwater search team at Boothwood Reservoir, Rishworth.
Underwater search team at Boothwood Reservoir, Rishworth.
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It is believed that the driver, a local man in his 30s was the sole occupant of the car which travelling west bound towards Rishworth.

Road closures are in place from Junction 22 of the M62 to the turning circle at Rishworth School.

It is anticipated the closures will remain in place throughout Monday, with the public being advised to seek alternative routes.

Sergeant Aaron Gudgeon added; “The road remains closed to allow specialist teams to conduct their enquiries and to recover the vehicle and we thank the public for their understanding and cooperation. 

Underwater search team at Boothwood Reservoir, Rishworth.Underwater search team at Boothwood Reservoir, Rishworth.
Underwater search team at Boothwood Reservoir, Rishworth.
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“I would appeal to anyone who was travelling in and around Rishworth on Sunday evening and who may have any information about the incident to come forward to police via 101.”

Information can be passed to the Safer Roads and Neighbourhoods Support Team West via 101, quoting 1536 of the 14/8.

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