Body found as car plunges into Brisbane River near Moggill ferry

A body has been found following a massive search after a car plunged into the Brisbane River in the city’s southwest overnight.

Reports of a car plunging into the river prompted a massive search and rescue effort. File picture

A body has been found following a massive search after a car plunged into the Brisbane River in the city’s southwest overnight.

Emergency services rushed to the Brisbane River near Moggill Road Ferry around 6.45pm on Monday after reports a blue sedan had gone into the river.

Crews including specialist police, swift water rescue and other agencies spent hours searching for the vehicle and it was found around 11.20pm.

At least five Queensland Fire Department crews were on scene assisting police.

Police divers confirmed a man in his 60s was inside the submerged vehicle just after midnight.

More to come.

Originally published as Body found as car plunges into Brisbane River near Moggill ferry