Everything we know so far after Wisbech fatal river crash as search for man continues

Searches are continuing for missing teenager Declan Berry

Searches are continuing for missing teen Declan Berry after a fatal car crash near Wisbech St Mary. Emergency services have been at North Brink since the evening of March 17, following reports that a car containing five people had entered the water.

The car, which contained four other people, aged between 16 and 18, entered the River Nene at North Brink at about 8.20pm. Specialist dive teams recovered the body of a 16-year-old girl, who was believed to be a rear seat passenger in the car.

It was confirmed that Eden Bunn, from Sutton Bridge, was recovered from the water. The three other people involved – two girls aged 16 and an 18-year-old boy – got out of the vehicle and were taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital, in King’s Lynn, with non-life-threatening injuries.

In a tribute, Eden’s parents, Lisa and Dean, her brother Jay, sister Shelby and nephew Axl said: “Eden was the kindest, most loving girl we could ever wish for. Her horses – Daisy and Dolly – were her world, and she was ours. Words cannot describe the tragedy that will stay with us until we are able to meet her again.”

Declan Berry, 18, from Wisbech, is believed to have been driving the blue VW Polo when it entered the water. The car was recovered on March 22 but specialist teams continue to search for Declan.

In a tribute, Declan’s family and friends said: “We are absolutely devastated beyond words and ask for privacy during this tragic time.”

Detective Inspector Craig Wheeler, from the Road Policing Unit, said: “We are still actively searching for Declan along the River Nene. We continue to support his family, who were present today when the vehicle was recovered. My thoughts remain with the families and friends of Eden Bunn and Declan Berry during this awful time.”

Police continue to appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage. Anyone with information is asked to quote incident 515 of 17 March and report it through the force website those without internet access should call 101.