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Hull River Search: Two Men Vanish After Car Crash
7 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Two men are missing after reportedly entering the River Hull Friday evening.
- Officers pursued a car with a defective brake light before it crashed.
- An extensive search involves coastguard, firefighters, and police teams.
An intensive search operation is continuing for two men believed to have entered the River Hull on Friday evening. Police reported that officers attempted to stop a car shortly before the incident, which had a defective brake light. The vehicle fled the scene and subsequently collided with a wall, leading to two individuals escaping on foot.
Authorities have expressed significant concern for the welfare of the missing men. The search efforts have mobilized various agencies, including HM Coastguard, fire services, and a specialized police underwater search team. Independent charity Humber Rescue is also assisting.
As of Sunday afternoon, the search remained active with police appealing for anyone who might know the whereabouts of the men to contact them. Further details were not immediately released, but the focus remains on locating the individuals safely.
