A woman and a toddler have been pulled from their ‘sinking car’ after crashing into the Tamar River this morning.
The car entered the water near the Tailrace Centre in Riverside at around 10:30am, with the woman calling 000 for help shortly after.
Inspector Craig Fox said emergency services were quick to the scene, rescuing the pair from the vehicle.
“Understandably this would have been a traumatic experience for the woman and the child,” Inspector Fox said.
“The quick thinking and actions of emergency services prevented a potentially devastating outcome.”
“Police remain in contact with the woman, and are providing support to those involved.”
He said investigations into the crash are continuing, however initial investigations suggest that inattention was a contributing factor.
Both walked away physically unharmed, however they were taken to hospital as a precaution.
“Police would like to reassure the public that while the vehicle remains in the river, there is no ongoing danger,” Fox said.
