A SEARCH is ongoing by emergency services for a man who was seen entering the water at the River Clyde in South Lanarkshire.
Police, fire, and coastguard crews launched their search at around 2.10am on Wednesday at Bothwell Road, Hamilton, after receiving a report of a person entering the water.
The coastguard launched a helicopter to help with the search in the early hours of the morning.
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Emergency services have remained on the banks of the river as the man has yet to be traced.
Police are now appealing for potential witnesses to come forward and are keen to speak to motorists in the area who may have dashcam footage.
Inspector Mark Chivers said: “Around 2.10am on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, we received a report of concern for a man possibly entering the River Clyde at Bothwell Road, Hamilton. Officers attended and there was no trace in the area.
“Further searches are ongoing and at this time we ask anyone who was in the area and may have witnessed anything to come forward.
“We would also be keen to hear from any motorists who may have been driving past around that time and have dashcam footage from the area.”
An HM Coastguard spokesperson added: “At around 2.45am this morning (Wednesday, September 11), HM Coastguard assisted Police Scotland with an incident at Bothwell in Glasgow.
“The HM Coastguard Rescue Helicopter was called, alongside Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.”
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