Police investigating after vehicle drives into Grand River

File photo of the Grand River. (CityNews Kitchener)

Posted Mar 24, 2024 09:20:52 AM.

Last Updated Mar 24, 2024 09:40:06 AM.

Police are investigating after a driver in Kitchener went down an embankment and into the Grand River on Saturday.

According to Waterloo Regional Police, the incident happened at about 1:40 p.m. on Bridge St. West near Lancaster St. West.

The driver was travelling down Bridge St., left the roadway, and went into the river. Both the driver and a passenger were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Roads in the area of the incident were closed for four hours as the vehicle was removed from the river.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage is encouraged to call police at 519-570-9777, extension 8856.

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