Hamilton bridge crash update 3
As searches of the Waikato River and its banks continue today Police are continuing enquiries into the whereabouts of the driver of a vehicle that crashed into the water from the Pukete Bridge on Wednesday night.
Officer in charge of the Hamilton Missing Person's Team, Sergeant Craig Singer, said investigators had identified a woman who they believe was driving the Toyota Surf vehicle at the time of the crash and had been working with her family to establish her movements prior to the crash.
"The vehicle was located about 40m downstream from the bridge late yesterday morning by specialist Police Divers and was recovered about 1pm.
"On searching there was no body located in the vehicle and when you consider initial witness reports of a person seen in the water after the crash we are focusing our efforts on searches of the river banks and of the river itself."
Mr Singer said while this was taking place a family liaison officer is working with the woman's family ensuring they are provided the support they need and are being kept up to date with developments.
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