Anacostia River

Crews Searching for Crash Victims in Anacostia River Amid Icy Temps

A vehicle crashed into the Anacostia River, and DC Fire and EMS swimmers are searching for victims.

The vehicle was found in the river Tuesday morning in the 1900 block of Anacostia Drive SE, beneath I-695 and the 11th Street Bridge. DC FEMS crews, assisted by U.S. Park Police, are searching in and around the vehicle for anyone who may have entered the water. 

No one was immediately found, amid temperatures in the 30s. It wasn't clear how or when the vehicle entered the water. Its roof can be seen in video tweeted by the fire department. A diver appears to peer into the windows. 

D.C. police and Park Police will take over the investigation. 

Stay with News4 for more details on this developing story.

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