Sinking car traps woman as doors jam while water rises

Bystanders entered the ocean to rescue a woman from a sinking SUV in Virginia, and she was removed from the vehicle; Virginia Beach Police said the driver and two rescuers were treated for non-serious injuries.

Video and official reports describe a woman trapped in an SUV that was sinking into the ocean off Virginia Beach. Bystanders went into the water and climbed onto the vehicle to try to help after the driver was reported unable to unlock the doors, according to WAVY and Virginia Beach Police. The woman was removed from the car and the vehicle was later taken from the water. Known details: - The incident took place in Virginia Beach and involved an SUV sinking into the ocean. - Bystanders entered the water and climbed onto the vehicle; one rescuer was reported to be a 17-year Navy veteran, according to WAVY. - The woman was removed after another man entered the car. - Virginia Beach Police said the driver and two rescuers were taken to hospital with non-serious injuries and the car was removed from the water. Summary: Officials reported that bystanders entered the water to assist a woman trapped in a sinking SUV and that she was removed from the vehicle. The driver and two rescuers received treatment for non-serious injuries and the vehicle was recovered. Undetermined at this time.