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CAR PLUNGES INTO RIVER NEAR BALLINA

A major search operation is underway south of Ballina after a vehicle plunged into the Richmond River earlier today.

Concerned onlookers called police just before midday after a driver left the road and went careering into the river.

A female front-seat passenger was able to escape from the vehicle, but it’s believed the driver is still trapped inside.

Officers from Richmond Police District, Marine Area Command, SES, NSW Ambulance, NSW Maritime, Marine Rescue and NSW Surf Life Saving are all at the scene working to retrieve the driver.

PolAir and police divers have since been deployed to the location to assist in the operation.

More information to come.

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