UPDATE: A car was successfully recovered from the Ohio River late Wednesday night after a dramatic multi-agency rescue operation. Around 11:30 PM, authorities announced that the submerged vehicle, a white SUV, was towed out following extensive searches that began earlier in the evening.
Cincinnati police reported that they received a 911 call from a witness who saw the vehicle submerge near Broadway Avenue and East Mehring Way. The sighting prompted immediate action from emergency responders, including the Boone County Water Rescue team and several neighboring fire departments, who joined efforts to locate the vehicle near the bustling area of Great American Ball Park.
Authorities confirmed that the car entered the river from a ramp on Broadway Street, with surveillance footage corroborating witness accounts. While police are investigating the circumstances, they have not ruled out the possibility that the car was occupied at the time it went into the water, although specific details regarding the occupants remain unclear.
Around 7:30 PM, CPD Lt. Jerome Herring stated that dive teams were preparing to enter the water, utilizing sonar technology to assist in the recovery efforts. The operation was marked by urgency as responders aimed to locate any potential occupants quickly.
The successful recovery of the vehicle has brought some relief to the community, as concerns about the safety of those who may have been inside the car continue to loom. As investigations proceed, police will focus on gathering further evidence to determine the nature of the incident.
This ongoing situation underscores the critical role of emergency services in responding to urgent incidents. Stay tuned for further updates as police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this alarming event.
