One dead after car plunges off bridge

Emergency services rushed to the scene of the fatal crash. File photo

A driver has died after their car plummeted off a bridge in the Coromandel before 10pm last night.

Police said emergency services rushed to the scene of the fatal crash on Purangi Rd, Whenuakite, in the Thames-Coromandel district about 9.46pm.

A car was seen driving off a one-way bridge on Purangi Rd.

It was completely submerged, police said.

The vehicle was partially towed from the water with the help of a diver and it was established the driver was still in the car.

The Serious Crash Unit is at the scene for a scene examination and police are making enquiries into the identity of the driver.