Officers from Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue have been spotted by the river Kennet in Reading Town Centre.
A fire and rescue van was seen at the lock by the Oracle on the riverside at around 12:30 pm.
According to onlookers, the search and rescue were thought to be searching the water however nothing has been confirmed.
The Chronicle has contacted Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue for more information.
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