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One Occupant Missing After Vehicle Crashes Into Squamish River

Search-and-rescue teams are combing the river by boat and from shore after three passengers escaped the pre-dawn plunge.

The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police "E" Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., Friday, April 13, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Overview

  • The incident unfolded early Saturday when a four-person vehicle veered off the road and plunged into the Squamish River.
  • Three occupants managed to exit the submerged vehicle and reach shore without serious injury.
  • RCMP officers were joined by Squamish fire department units and specialized search-and-rescue crews in the response.
  • Crews have conducted underwater searches and riverbank patrols but have yet to locate the missing person.
  • Authorities say they will release further information on the search operation and the condition of those involved once details are confirmed.