A busy Cardiff bridge has been closed off by police as searches of the River Taff appear to be underway. Emergency services have sealed off the Penarth Road bridge. Two rescue helicopters are circling a large area of Grangetown, and there are four boats in the river. A local resident reports seeing a helicopter moving slowly across the river with fire engines, police vehicles, and a large emergency service presence covering the entire bridge.
HM Coastguard responded to a call at 10:40am regarding an incident in the River Taff. A rescue helicopter from St Athan, the RNLI Penarth lifeboat, and Coastguard Rescue Teams from Penarth and Barry Island are at the scene. The South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, Wales Ambulance Service, and a police helicopter are also involved. According to a coastguard spokesman, the incident is ongoing.
An eyewitness in the area described a major emergency service operation with police, fire crews, and ambulances present. A ladder has been extended down to the water from a fire rescue boat on the River Taff, with all fire officers out and four boats on the river. The air ambulance is also on the scene but has not landed yet.
The coastguard agency confirmed being called to assist South Wales Police with an incident at the River Taff. Resources from multiple emergency services, including a rescue helicopter, lifeboat, and various rescue teams, are actively involved. The incident continues to unfold as the authorities work to address the situation in Cardiff.