A search is continuing for a missing woman after a man was rescued from the River Kelvin in Glasgow.

A major rescue operation was launched after the alarm was raised over two people in the water at around 5.45pm on Wednesday.

Police and fire crews were spotted using rubber dinghies in the search in the city’s west end. A helicopter also assisted.

A man was rescued by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for treatment.

The search continues for a 59-year-old woman.

On Thursday, the Police Scotland Air Unit said a drone would be used to assist in the search.

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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 5.45pm on Wednesday 11 October 2023, we received a report of concern for two people in the water at the River Kelvin, near to Eldon Street, Glasgow.

“A man was rescued by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

“Searches are ongoing for a 59-year-old woman who remains missing.”

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