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Fatal accident on Burnt Store Rd in Cape Coral - Gulf Coast News and Weather.

Fatal accident on Burnt Store Rd in Cape Coral - Gulf Coast News and Weather.

A tragic incident occurred on Wednesday night on Burnt Store Road, where a woman lost her life following a collision that left her vehicle submerged in a canal. Cape Coral Police Department officers bravely rescued the woman from the water, despite three of them sustaining minor injuries during the rescue efforts at around 11:30 p.m., just south of Gulfstream Parkway. The area experienced road closures as emergency responders worked at the scene, which included a dive team and tow trucks tasked with removing the vehicles involved in the accident. Authorities suspect that impairment may have been a contributing factor in the crash, with the investigation ongoing. Stay updated on this developing story by downloading the free Gulf Coast News app for the latest news alerts on a variety of topics.

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