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Witnesses help rescue driver after vehicle crashes into Blackfalds pond

May 21, 2017 | 8:15 PM

Witnesses helped RCMP pull a driver from his vehicle after it drove into a pond in Blackfalds on Sunday.

Police say the vehicle left Highway 2A and drove into the pond near Parkwood Roads.

Those who witnessed the incident entered the water along with RCMP members to free the lone occupant from the motor vehicle which was partially submerged.

“Due to these actions, the lone male occupant was removed from the vehicle with minimal injury,” says Cpl. Brandon Smith with Blackfalds RCMP.