Dramatic aerial photographs show a 4x4 being recovered from a swollen river following the death of three men who were 'swept away' by floodwater. <br /><br />Emergency services were called to the River Esk at Glaisdale, North Yorkshire, after the vehicle entered the water at around 11.50am yesterday (Thurs).<br /><br />Tragically, three men were found dead inside when fire crews pulled the car from the waters at 12.10pm.<br /><br />North Yorkshire Police said the men's next of kin had been informedand specialist support is being provided.<br /><br />Pictures from the incident show the Land Rover Discovery being hauled by a tracter from the flooded river below.<br /><br />Local resident Chris Ford, told how he tried to rescue the men when they got into difficulty trying to cross water and were swept 365m (400 yards) downstream.<br /><br />He told the BBC: "There was a ford they were going over and they were swept down 400 yards."<br /><br />He said two other people used tractors to pull the 4x4 on to the riverbank.<br /><br />He added: "I helped get it out on to the riverbank with three other tractors."<br /><br />A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said previously: “Emergency services have been dealing with a serious incident involving a 4x4 vehicle in the River Esk near Glaisdale on the North York Moors.<br /><br />"It was reported at 11.48am today (Thursday 28 December 2023) and fire, ambulance, partner agencies and police teams have been in attendance. Air support was also scrambled to the location.<br /><br />"The vehicle was recovered from the river by the fire service just after 3pm. Sadly, the three men inside have died.<br /><br />"Another man who attempted to help those in the 4x4 was pulled to safety from the river at around 12.10pm. He has been receiving medical treatment.<br /><br />"Next of kin are currently being informed about the tragic incident and specialist support is being provided by the police."
