Latest on the deaths of a man and a 16 year old boy at Tetney near Grimsby

Floral tributes have been left at the scene

Latest on the deaths of a man and a 16 year old boy at Tetney near Grimsby
Author: Andy MarshPublished 8th Jan 2024
Last updated 8th Jan 2024

The community of Tetney and Grimsby are still trying to come to terms with the deaths of a 40 year old man and a 16 year old boy.

They were in a car which left Tetney Lock Road on Saturday afternoon and became submerged in water.

Emergency services were called but weren't able to save them.

The pair haven't officially been named but are believed to have been fairly local.

Items left at the scene include a Grimsby Town T shirt

It’s believed that a 40 year old man and a teenager were driving in a blue Mercedes 300 when it left the road and entered the water - becoming submerged.

It's not believed any other vehicles were involved, though police are still trying to establish the exact circumstances.

The tyre marks showing where the car entered the water can clearly be seen,

It’s along a road that connects Tetney Lock to the village.

Among the items laying here is a Grimsby town T shirt and images, notes have also been left by people who knew the victims - one says I’m missing you two like you wouldn’t believe.

Relatives are being supported by specially trained officers.

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Latest on the deaths of a man and a 16 year old boy at Tetney near Grimsby