Roadford Lake in Devon remains closed after boat capsizes
Efforts are continuing to locate two missing people following yesterday's incident in Lewdown, Okehampton
Last updated 9th Jun 2022
Police are continuing their searches for two missing people, after a boat capsized at Roadford Lake in Lewdown, Okehampton yesterday (Wednesday 8 June).
Two people were removed from the water and taken to Derriford Hospital for treatment.
One person has since been discharged and one person remains in hospital in a critical condition.
Two other people were removed from the water and checked by ambulance teams before being discharged at the scene.
A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said:
"We are supporting the families of all those involved.
"The lake will remain closed for public access for the foreseeable future and localised road closures remain in place at the activity centre to allow access for the relevant emergency services."
Multiple agencies were deployed to the scene yesterday, including police, fire, ambulance, the air ambulance, coastguard and search and rescue teams.