Car crashes into Chicago River after driver loses control on SW Side, police say

Sunday, October 9, 2022
CHCIAGO (WLS) -- A car ended up in the Chicago River Sunday night.

The driver was near Archer and Ashland avenues in Bridgeport when they lost control and went into the water just before 7:30 p.m., according to police.
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Car crashes into Chicago River after driver loses control, police say

The driver was able to get out and get to dry land, and was not hurt, police said.
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Police marine crews responded and pulled the vehicle out of the water.
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