Investigation launched after car plunges into Wolverhampton canal
Police are investigating after a car plunged into a canal in Wolverhampton.
The car was spotted by members of the public in the water at the Shropshire & Union Canal in Pendeford.
No one was found inside the car when emergency services attended the scene at around 7.10pm last night.
Firefighters used a ladder to enable them to examine the interior of the car, while police have launched an investigation in a bid to find out how the car came to be in the canal.
West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman Murray MacGregor, said: "The initial call said that the car's lights were on and the windscreen wipers were working which suggested there could have been someone inside.
"Firefighters were able to get a ladder across to the vehicle and an initial search revealed that no-one was trapped, but there were still concerns for any patients given the situation.
"While a more detailed search of the canal and car took place, the owner of the car was found nearby and appeared not to be involved; it was also confirmed that there was no-one inside the vehicle.
"Our concern is that while all these resources were tied up dealing with this completely avoidable situation, someone could have had a genuine need for help.
"At a time when we are extremely busy, this sort of incident is deeply disappointing."
