Former England rugby player Tom Voyce's car has already been recovered from the river and he is presumed dead. Search teams resumed their work at first light on Wednesday and are scouring the banks of the river
A search has resumed for former England rugby player Tom Voyce who is believed to have died while attempting to drive across a flood-swollen river in Northumberland. Police believe the 43-year-old was trying to cross Abberwick Ford, about three miles from Alnwick, when his car was pulled along with the current of the River Aln during Storm Darragh. The former international is thought to have been heading home after spending Saturday evening with friends.
All the Dawsons send their love & strength to Anna and the whole family.' England Rugby said its ' thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends' of its former player, who played at wing or full-back during his career. Gloucester Rugby said it was 'desperately sad to hear the distressing news regarding our former player and friend', while Bath Rugby said its 'thoughts and prayers' are with Voyce's family and friends.
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