A multi-agency search was launched in Pembrokeshire on Tuesday evening after a car was seen submerged in water at Cosheston Pill, a tributary of the River Cleddau. Rescue teams arrived shortly after 5.20pm to find the vehicle almost fully submerged, with only the roof visible and front windows smashed, raising concern that someone may have had to break out.
Search and rescue operation
Angle RNLI's Y boat and all-weather lifeboat conducted thorough searches of the shoreline. The lifeboat's inflatable Y boat was deployed to approach the vehicle, and crew members used tools in an attempt to break the windows and confirm if there were any occupants inside. The vehicle was searched as best as possible with nothing found, but the smashed front windows led to concern that a person may have been ejected.
A spokesperson for Angle Lifeboat RNLI said: "At 5:19pm on Tuesday the crew were tasked alongside Dale, St Govan’s and Tenby Coastguard Rescue Teams, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service and Milford Haven Harbour Patrol to assist Dyfed-Powys Police following the discovery of a car in the water at Cosheston Pill."
Investigation underway
With the tide beginning to ebb, the Y boat returned to the vehicle while the all-weather lifeboat acted as a goal keeper at the entrance of Cosheston Pill. At 7.30pm, with searches completed, the crew were stood down as police were left to continue their enquiries. Dyfed-Powys Police has now begun an investigation into how the car entered the water.
