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Liverpool Echo
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Ellen Kirwin

Audi lifted out of Queens Dock after driver plunged into the water

A car has been pulled out of Queens Dock after a woman crashed it into the water last week.

The Audi went through a metal railings, close to Keel Apartments on Kings Parade, and plunged into the water.

The driver, who was alone at the time, was able to free herself from the car while it was still floating on the water.

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Emergency services went to the scene of the incident after receiving reports, at around 11pm on Tuesday, March 1.

Merseyside Police, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service and the North West Ambulance Service, along with the Coastguard, were all called to the scene.

It was confirmed that the woman had driven her car through a barrier and that her car was fully submerged in the water.

She was given first aid at the scene and taken to hospital. It is believed she suffered minor injuries.

A police spokesperson has since confirmed that the force no longer have any involvement in the incident, as no offences have been identified.

In a statement after the crash, a spokesperson for Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service said: "[The service] was called to Queens Dock on Tuesday 1st March following reports that a car had entered the water.

"Crews were alerted at 11.02pm and on scene at 11.09pm. Two fire engines attended as well as the search and rescue appliance.

Audi lifted out of Queens Dock after driver crashed through barrier into water (Liverpool ECHO)

"On arrival crews found one car had entered the water, close to Keel Apartments.

"The driver of the vehicle had self-extricated when fire crews arrived. They received first aid on scene and were taken to hospital for further assessment.

"Firefighters cordoned off the area and left the scene at 23.43pm. The incident was handed over to Merseyside Police."

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