US EditionBody recovered as crews pull vehicle out of river following deadly crash at Arlington Memorial Bridge
- A vehicle plunged into the icy Potomac River after a collision on the Arlington Memorial Bridge, leading to an emergency response involving divers and medical personnel.
- The sole occupant of the submerged vehicle is receiving advanced life support, while two people from the other car sustained minor injuries and were taken to a local hospital.
- U.S. Park Police are leading the investigation into the crash and have confirmed that all lanes of the bridge will remain closed for an extended period.
- The exact circumstances of the crash, including the number of vehicles involved and the condition of the occupants, are still unclear, prompting ongoing investigations.
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A person is in critical condition after his car sank in the Potomac River
An accident caused a vehicle to leave Arlington Memorial Bridge and sink into the frozen Potomac River on Thursday night. Around 6:50 p.m., a vehicle was diverted from the bridge to the river after colliding with another vehicle. The vehicle was completely submerged, authorities said, and divers were sent for an aquatic rescue. The only occupant of the submerged vehicle received “advanced life support” from the lifeguards at the site and was the…
Man dies after crashing car through Arlington Memorial Bridge barrier, plunging into Potomac River
A man hit another car and veered off the road and through the Arlington Memorial Bridge barrier Thursday, causing his car to fall into the Potomac River. He has since died.
An American motorist flew over the railing and crashed into the icy river
A man suffered life-threatening injuries Thursday night after his car plunged into icy water from a bridge in Washington in a blizzard. The driver collided with another vehicle on the Arlington Memorial Bridge, after which his car crashed over the bridge's railing into the Potomac River shortly before 7pm. The car was completely submerged by the time paramedics arrived at the scene.
Man Rescued After Crashing Car Into Potomac River
The 10 Most Impressive Seasons By NFL Players (2:56) .The Potomac River in Washington, D.C. was the location of a horrific scene on Thursday. A crash during a winter snowstorm caused a car to careen off the Arlington Memorial Bridge and into the frigid water below. According to DC Fire and EMS, the collision occurred around 7 p.m. After going over the edge, the car "quickly sank" and was completely submerged by the time first responders got in t…
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cybernistas.comDivers pull man from icy Potomac River after car plunges off Arlington Memorial Bridge in DC
A man was left with serious life-threatening injuries Thursday night after his car plunged off the Arlington Memorial Bridge into the Potomac River in Washington, DC.
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