Wales: Two bodies found after BMW crashed into river

Two people have died in the early hours of this morning after a BMW crashed into a river.

The bodies of a man and woman were recovered from the River Tawe in Swansea today.

Pictures from the scene showed a crane lifting the vehicle out of the river at New Cut Road.

The victims were recovered by rescue workers from near the submerged car.

Detective Inspector Sharon Gill-Lewis said: “South Wales Police were called around 3.05am this morning, Christmas Day, following reports that a car had driven into the River Tawe in New Cut Road, Swansea.

“Emergency services attended and a car was found completely submerged in the river. The bodies of a woman and a man were found in the river nearby.

“Your next of kin will be informed and investigations continue to determine the full circumstances behind the incident.

“The incident is ongoing at the scene and no further details are available at this time.”

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