Four rescued after car goes into Sheffield canal
Emergency services were called last night.
Last updated 6th Jun 2023
Four people have been rescued after a car crashed into a canal in Sheffield.
Two people were pulled from the Audi by members of the public in a dramatic rescue overnight.
Emergency services were called just before 8pm - they say a car left the M1 at junction 34, it collided with a road sign and then went into the canal.
Two other people were rescued by Police.
A 30-year-old man, was taken to hospital with serious injuries, officers are now asking for anyone with dashcam footage to get in touch.
A Police spokesperson said:
"We are appealing for information and dash cam footage following a collision in which a car entered the Sheffield Canal last night (Monday 5 June).
"It is reported that at 7.56pm, a black Audi A3 left the M1 northbound carriageway at junction 34, before colliding with a road sign on Sheffield Road and entering the canal.
"Two of the occupants of the Audi were pulled from the car by members of the public, and a further two people were rescued by officers.
"The driver, a 30-year-old man, was taken to hospital with serious injuries, where he remains this morning,
"The front seat passenger, a 31-year-old woman, was also taken to hospital but was released a short time later.
"An investigation is now underway and we are looking to speak to any witnesses or anyone who witnessed the vehicle prior to the collision. We’re particularly keen to hear from anyone with dash cam footage of either the incident or vehicle prior."