Girl, 12, is fighting for life after getting into difficulty while swimming in river with friends
- Girl, 12, is in critical condition after getting into difficulty when swimming
- Emergency services arrived at the River Windrush in Witney, this afternoon
- The youngster was then air-lifted to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford
A 12-year-old girl has been left fighting for her life after getting into trouble while swimming with friends in a river in Oxfordshire.
Emergency services arrived at the River Windrush off New Mill Lane, Witney, at around 12.20pm today.
The youngster was then air-lifted to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, where she remains in a critical condition.
It is believed the girl was swimming alongside friends when she got into difficulty.
A 12-year-old girl has been left fighting for her life after getting into difficulty while swimming with friends in a river (pictured) in Oxfordshire
A spokesperson for Thames Valley Police said: ‘Thames Valley Police, working with partners from the fire service and South Central Ambulance Service were called to reports that a 12-year-old girl had got into difficulties in the river Windrush at around 12.35pm.
‘The girl has been air-lifted to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, and is in a critical condition.
‘The girls’ next of kin have been informed.’
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