A statement from Weybridge Rowing Club
The following statement was issued by Weybridge Rowing Club on Sunday, 12 October 2024.
Further to earlier media reports Weybridge Rowing Club can confirm that yesterday, 11 October, a boat and its supporting coaching launch got into difficulty following an on water incident. The boat capsized near Sunbury at about 08:50 in the morning.
As far as the club is aware, and contrary to media reports, 5 people entered the water, including the coach. We are thankful that 3 of the crew in the rowing craft, and the coach, have been treated at hospital, but distressingly one of our members is still unaccounted-for.
The Club is working closely with the emergency services, Police, Environment Agency and other agencies to aid the search for the missing person and to investigate the events that took place yesterday. The club will be closed until further notice.
We wish to thank all those who aided our crew, including bystanders, and are thankful for their continued efforts.
We are deeply saddened by this accident and our thoughts and best wishes go out to the friends and families of those affected. We are actively supporting all those affected.
