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Sinking SUV: Woman pulled from vehicle after doors jam
Summary
A woman trapped in an SUV that entered the water near Bubba's Restaurant in Virginia Beach was pulled free by bystanders before the vehicle submerged; police are investigating and the cause remains undetermined.
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On Friday a woman became trapped when an SUV entered the water near Bubba's Restaurant in Virginia Beach. Bystanders and four men entered the water and helped free her before the vehicle sank. Two rescuers and the driver were taken to hospital with superficial injuries, officials reported. Police are investigating the incident and have not determined the cause.
What we know now:
- The SUV went into the water near the restaurant's boat ramp and the driver could not open the doors, according to reports.
- Several bystanders, including four men, entered the water and one broke a rear window to reach the woman.
- The woman was removed from the vehicle before it submerged and was brought back to shore.
- Two rescuers and the driver received treatment for superficial injuries; police continue to investigate.
Summary:
The woman was pulled from the sinking SUV by bystanders before the vehicle went fully under, and multiple people received minor injuries. Police are investigating the circumstances of the crash; next procedural steps are undetermined at this time.
