Three men were killed today (thurs) after their 4x4 vehicle became trapped in a flooded river.<br /><br />The men died after the vehicle entered the swollen River Esk at Glaisdale, North Yorkshire.<br /><br />Tonight North Yorkshire Police said: “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. More information will be released in due course."<br /><br />Earlier in the day police had warned the public of high river levels around the Esk, which enters the sea at Whitby.
