1 person dies as vehicle plunges off Santa Cruz pier
A tragedy occurred when a driver's car plunged from the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf into the ocean on Sunday morning. The Santa Cruz Fire Department reported that the incident happened around 9:45 a.m., with a picture showing a broken section of railing leading into the water. One person and a dog were rescued from the submerged vehicle, but the individual was found unresponsive and later declared deceased at the hospital. No details about the victim have been released. Authorities used a heavy-duty tow truck to remove the white Toyota Sienna minivan from the water. Various emergency response teams were present on the site, and the wharf entrance was closed for safety measures. The cause of the accident is currently under investigation. For the latest updates, please continue to follow developments on KTVU.
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