Part of the Kennet & Avon Canal has been closed following an incident with a barge in lock 54 in Cadley.
Three people and two dogs had to be rescued by the emergency services at 11am today after their barge began to sink.
A spokesperson from the Canal River Trust confirmed that a contractor will refloat the barge today so that the lock can be reopened to the public.
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