One person in 'critical condition' and two still missing after boat capsized in Devon
Police say searches are continuing at Roadford Lake near Okehampton
Last updated 9th Jun 2022
Police are continuing their searches for two people, missing after a boat capsized at a lake in Devon.
Two people were removed from the water and taken to Derriford Hospital for treatment.
One remains in hospital in a critical condition, while the other since been discharged.
Two others were removed from the water and checked by paramedics, then discharged at the scene.
Multiple agencies were deployed to the scene on Wednesday, including fire, ambulance, the air ambulance, coastguard and search and rescue teams.
Devon & Cornwall Police say the lake will remain closed for public access for the foreseeable future.
In a statement on Thursday (9th June), Devon & Cornwall Police said: "Police remain at Roadford Lake in Lewdown, Okehampton, following an incident yesterday (Wednesday 8th June) where a boat capsized in the water.
"Police-led searches have recommenced today, Thursday 9 June, and efforts continue to locate two missing people.
"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.
"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".