Officers have confirmed the car is the same vehicle which entered the river near Wilford Suspension Bridge on November 15
16:58, 16 Mar 2026Updated 17:04, 16 Mar 2026
Police officers pictured searching the River Trent at Victoria Embankment back in November(Image: Joseph Raynor/ Reach PLC)
A body has been recovered by police in a four-month search after a car was seen entering the River Trent.
The vehicle was located between Sandringham Avenue and County Hall, West Bridgford, at about 3.30pm on Sunday (March 15).
Officers have confirmed the car is the same vehicle which entered the river near Wilford Suspension Bridge on November 15.
A man’s body, believed to be the registered keeper of the vehicle, was found inside the car on Monday (March 16) and has been recovered from the water by police divers.
Searches of the river have been taking place since November with the support of Humberside Police and a specialist Home Office unit.
The missing vehicle was identified on Sunday after an additional search by a specialist charity.
Detective Sergeant Millie Gillett said: “Our thoughts are with this man’s family and they have been updated and offered support.
“While our investigation into what happened continues, we don’t believe his death to be suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.
“Underwater search teams have worked hard in their efforts to locate the car and any possible occupants since the investigation was launched.
“However, these efforts have been hampered by high river levels and heavy rainfall. Detectives have also been working to establish what exactly led to the vehicle going into the water.
“I would continue to ask that people do not speculate on what has happened.”