Thames Rescue Services Test

Emergency services respond to the 'sinking' Golden Salamander on London's River Thames this month.

A major exercise simulating a sinking passenger vessel and involving multiple agencies both afloat and ashore was held on the River Thames earlier this month. Intended to test LESLP (London Emergency Services Liaison Panel) procedures, the exercise was directed by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency with the close cooperation of ...

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