Car fully submerged in Hollingworth Lake
Date published: 07 March 2016
Emergency services at Hollingworth Lake
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A car is fully submerged 50 metres out from the shore in Hollingworth Lake.
It is understood the car entered the water at Lakebank down the ramp in the car park.
A police spokesman has confirmed the male occupant got out of the car safely.
The submerged car's rear lights can be seen in Hollingworth Lake
A fire and rescue service spokesman confirmed they were called at 8.26pm (Monday 7 March) and a visual search has been carried out by boat and also via an underwater camera.
Attempts to recover the car were unsuccessful and recovery has now been passed to the police.
Search being carried out
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue at the scene
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue at the scene
Car submerged in Hollingworth Lake - search being carried out
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