A 16 year old from Sutton Bridge has died after the car she was travelling in went into the River Nene.
Eden Bunn was one of five people in the vehicle when it entered the River Nene at North Bink in Wisbech around 8.30pm on Tuesday (March 17) .
Declan Berry, 18, from Wisbech, who is believed to have been driving the blue VW Polo, is missing.
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.
The 16-year-old girl remains in hospital today while the other two have been discharged, Cambridgeshire Police say.
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.”
In a tribute, Declan’s family and friends said they ‘are absolutely devastated beyond words’.
DI Craig Wheeler, from Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “This is a truly devastating collision, for all involved. My thoughts are with the friends and family of Eden and Declan during this truly horrific time.
“Our investigation is at an early stage, but I would appeal to anyone who may have seen the collision or the blue VW Polo in the Wisbech area between 7pm and 8.20pm on Tuesday to contact police.
“Our focus remains on trying to find Declan, however due to challenging nature of the river, this could be a timely process. During this period, there will be an increased police presence along the River Nene whilst we continue our efforts to find him.”
Anyone who witnessed what happened, saw the vehicle just prior, or has dashcam footage is urged to report it through the force website. referencing incident 515 of 17 March.
Anyone without internet access should call 101.
