Car recovered from river after Charlestown crash.
Emergency crews in Charlestown successfully rescued a victim from a car that had crashed into a river early Sunday morning near Horseshoe Falls. Multiple departments, including the Charlestown Richmond Fire Department and Cross' Mills Fire Department, responded to the scene and swiftly retrieved the victim. A heavy crane was used to lift the vehicle out of the water, allowing for the road to be reopened by 6:20 a.m. Stay informed by downloading the WPRI 12 and Pinpoint Weather 12 apps for breaking news and weather updates. Tune in to 12 News Now on WPRI.com or the new 12+ smart TV app for additional coverage.
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