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Three Killed As Car Plunges Into Anacostia River

Three bodies were pulled from the Anacostia River after a car plunged into the water in Washington, DC, on Thursday night.

First responders were called at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 20 to the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge after receiving reports of a vehicle that had gone into the water.

A three-pronged search was launched under the bridge - by air, by sea, and on land - which ultimately led to the discovery of three people who were trapped and killed after crash landing in the water.

One victim was removed from the water at approximately 12:45 a.m. on Friday, April 21, while two other bodies were discovered before 1:30 a.m. though the search continued into the morning.

It is unclear what caused the car to go into the water. Investigators have not identified any of the victims.

A massive recovery effort was made at the Anacostia River.

DC Fire & EMS via Twitter

“Sadly, this will be a recovery rather than a rescue,” DC Fire and EMS personnel posted on social media during the search.

The crash led to a temporary closure of the bridge and sidewalk on Friday while police continued their investigation.

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