A car carrying an elderly couple has gone into the water at the Bruny Island ferry terminal this morning, prompting operator SeaLink to suspend all services.
Witnesses told Pulse that two people were inside the vehicle when it entered the water at Roberts Point on Bruny Island around 10am on Monday.
Both were rescued safely, according to those at the scene. One witness told Pulse the car drove off the end of the pier.
Another witness said a young SeaLink crew member jumped into the water to help free the pair before emergency services arrived.
“Ferry services are suspended until further notice. We will advise once operations recommence,” SeaLink said in a statement at 10:30am.
A Tasmania Police spokesperson confirmed to Pulse that a vehicle, a silver Mitsubishi, had gone into the water.
“Two people who were inside the vehicle are safely on the shore,” the spokesperson said. “At this stage, no injuries have been reported.”
Senior Sergeant Peter Borish said the car is believed to have been on the loading ramp as the ferry was leaving the terminal.
“Police thank the member of the community who promptly dove into the water, smashed a window on the vehicle and assisted the elderly couple to safely exit the car and water,” Borish said.
“Police also thank Tassal for their assistance at the scene, which included the use of a boat crane on water.”
Work is currently underway to remove the vehicle from the water, while WorkSafe Tasmania has been notified to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
