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Civilians save woman who allegedly drove car into Belleville river

Click to play video: 'Witness speaks to car plunging into Belleville river'
Witness speaks to car plunging into Belleville river
Brett Black says he was a witness to an incident in Belleville where a woman allegedly drove her car into the Moira River – Jun 25, 2018

Belleville police say three people assisted in saving a woman who allegedly drove her car into the Moira River on Sunday.

A 56-year-old woman allegedly lost control and drove over the embankment while she was going southbound on Cannifton Road south of the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre.

READ MORE: Woman dies after driving car into lake: OPP say alcohol a factor

Brett Black was a witness at the scene. He says that things were a bit scary when you could see the woman banging on her car windows from inside the car, unable to get out.

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Police say three passersby went into the Moira River to help the unidentified woman escape her car.

Police added that the woman was not injured but was issued a provincial offence notice for careless driving.

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