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UK police recover bodies of three women from sea in Brighton
Authorities launch investigation into “tragic incident” after early-morning emergency response
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London: British police have recovered the bodies of three women from the sea in Brighton and have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding what officials described as a “tragic incident.”
Sussex Police said officers were called at 05:45 local time (04:45 GMT) following reports of concern about three women in the water off the seafront in the eastern part of the southern English city.
Emergency services, including multiple response vehicles, lifeboats, and a helicopter, were deployed to the scene, according to local media reports.
“This is a tragic incident and fast-moving enquiries are ongoing to confirm the identities of these three women and understand exactly what has happened,” said Chief Superintendent Adam Hays in a statement.
Police said further updates would be provided as investigations progress.