Update: Man dies after car plunges into water in Dartmouth

One man has died after his car plunged into the water in Dartmouth.

Police were notified at around 8.40am this morning, Sunday 10 November, to reports that a car had plunged into the water on the South Embankment in Dartmouth.

Emergency services were swiftly deployed to the scene, including police divers who entered the water.

Sadly, a man in his 80s, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle was extracted from the car and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The death is not believed to be suspicious, and a file will now be prepared for the coroner.

The embankment area was closed, and cordons was put in place for much of the day. These have since been lifted.

Police would like to thank the public for their support during the incident.

Police were notified at around 8.40am this morning, Sunday 10 November, to reports that a car had plunged into the water opposite the Dartmouth Lifeboat Centre.

Officers and other emergency crews were swiftly deployed and are at the scene.

One person, who was the sole occupant, is believed to be seriously injured.

The embankment area has been closed and cordons are expected to be in place for much of the day.

The public is being asked to avoid the area at this time.

Next of Kin are not known and being sought- please be mindful of this if at the scene and avoid publishing identifiable factors of vehicle.

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