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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Clara Margotin

Teenager, 18, dies in Greater Manchester reservoir during heatwave

Emergency services found the 18-year-old unresponsive in Dovestone Reservoir, Oldham and he was pronounced dead at the scene - (PA Archive)

An 18-year-old man has died at Dovestone Reservoir in Greater Manchester, police confirmed, issuing a warning about the dangers of open water.

Emergency services responded to an incident at the Oldham site around 7pm on Friday, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said.

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