Emergency Rescue at Five Arch Bridge After Girl, 13, Jumps Into River
Emergency services have launched a major rescue operation this afternoon after a 13-year-old girl reportedly jumped from Five Arch Bridge on North Cray Road, Sidcup.
The incident happened just before 4pm on Tuesday 1st July 2025 prompting an immediate multi-agency response. It is understood that a child is in the water, with early reports suggesting serious injury—including a bone visible in her leg.
Multiple emergency services have been dispatched to the scene. Details regarding water movement, depth, and the girl’s condition remained unknown at the time. It is not believed a throwline had been used prior to rescue crews arriving.
London Fire Brigade, paramedics, and specialist rescue units were quickly dispatched to the scene. A water rescue launch site is being established, and emergency teams are working to locate the best access point.
Public Asked to Stay Away
Authorities are urging residents and onlookers to avoid the area surrounding Five Arch Bridge, a well-known crossing over the River Cray, as rescue operations remain ongoing.
Further updates, including the girl’s medical condition and any additional agency statements, are expected shortly.
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 3.48pm today (1 July) to reports of a person who had fallen from height in North Cray Road, Sidcup.
“We sent an ambulance crew and an incident response officer to the scene. The first paramedic arrived in less than four minutes.
“We treated a patient for a leg injury and took her to hospital.”
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