Tasmania breaking news: Car plunges into water at Bruny Island
Quick thinking community members dived into water to save an elderly couple after their car plunged into the D’Entrecasteaux Channel. More details have emerged.
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Two people escape vehicle driven into water
Updated midday: A quick thinking community member saved the lives of an elderly couple after their vehicle plunged into the water at the Bruny Island ferry terminal.
Early investigations suggest the silver Mitsubishi which was on the loading ramp, drove into the water from the dock as the ferry was leaving the terminal around 10am this morning, police say.
Two people were inside the car at the time it entered the water.
Senior Sergeant Peter Borish thanked the person who promptly dived into the water, smashed a window on the vehicle and assisted the elderly couple to safely exit the car and water.
“Police also thank Tassal for their assistance at the scene, which included the use of a boat crane on water,” Senior Sergeant Borish said.
He said the vehicle had been removed from the water and the area was rendered safe.
People have been asked to delay non-urgent travel to and from the island.
Police confirmed an investigation was being conducted and WorkSafe notified.
They also confirmed the SeaLink crew member was receiving full support and was co-operating with local police as part of theongoing investigation.
May 26, 11.20am: Police have responded to reports a single vehicle plunged into the water near the Bruny Island ferry terminal.
Officers said two people were inside the vehicle at the time and both had safely made it to shore.
The incident happened at Roberts Point, North Bruny.
Police said there were no injuries reported at this stage.
Originally published as Tasmania breaking news: Car plunges into water at Bruny Island
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