A tragic incident occurred on June 21st when a 19-year-old university student died while celebrating the end of his exams. The teenager, believed to have been wearing academic attire, entered the River Thames near Oxford, where he fell into the water.A tragic incident occurred on June 21st when a 19-year-old university student died while celebrating the end of his exams. The teenager, believed to have been wearing academic attire, entered the River Thames near Oxford, where he fell into the water. Emergency services rushed to the scene, and the student was transported to the hospital. However, despite medical interventions, he succumbed to his injuries shortly after. The incident has left the university community in mourning and has prompted an ongoing police investigation. According to authorities, they are treating the death as “unexplained.” The investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. Witnesses reported that other students were diving into the river when the accident occurred. A Thames Valley Police spokesperson expressed their condolences and confirmed the ongoing investigation. They emphasized that there were no indications of foul play at this time. The university has not yet released the identity of the deceased student out of respect for his family’s privacy. The incident has highlighted the importance of water safety and staying aware of the risks associated with open bodies of water.
A TEENAGER has died in a river while celebrating the end of his university exams.
The 19-year-old student is said to have been wearing academic attire as he entered the River Thames near Oxford during the celebrations.
It is believed the student fell into the water near Port Meadow, OxfordCredit: Alamy
Emergency services quickly arrived on the scene and the teenager was rushed to hospital, but died a short time later.
Police have launched an investigation into his death, which they are treating as “unexplained”.
It is said that he was celebrating the end of his examinations at Oxford University.
Other students were said to have dived into the river when the tragedy occurred on June 21.
A spokesperson for Thames Valley Police said: “We are investigating the sudden, unexplained death of a 19-year-old man who tragically died in the water at Port Meadow, Oxford, on Friday 21 June.
“Officers and other emergency services arrived on the scene. The man was taken to hospital for treatment, but unfortunately died later.
‘Officers are investigating this incident and are working with the coroner.
“At this time there are no indications of third party involvement.”
