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Ōhau B Canal Bridge.
Photo: Google Maps
A search is ongoing for a car plunging off a bridge on Canterbury’s State Highway 8 this morning.
Police said they were alerted to the crash at 6.50am, south of Twizel.
A spokesperson said at this stage, it was believed a car had collided with a barrier on the the Ōhau B Canal Bridge and fallen into the water.
An extensive search was under way to locate the car, involving police, the coastguard and fire and emergency services.
Local boaties were also providing assistance.
The Police National Dive Squad was scheduled to arrive in the area later this afternoon.
Police have been unable to confirm how many people were in the car at the time of the crash.
One lane of State Highway 8 (Twizel-Ōmarama Road) remains open while the search continues.
However, police said there would be temporary road closures intermittently in place to allow a scene examination to take place.
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