BUFFALO, N.Y. — One man was found dead after a car drove into the Buffalo River, according to Buffalo Fire Department officials.
The incident was reported shortly after midnight. Officials said a witness saw the car crash into the water in an area where there is no guard rail, near Seneca and Elk Streets
The unidentified man's body was recovered from the river at around 4:20 a.m. It's still unclear why the car ended up going off-road and crashing into the river. The Buffalo Fire Department is investigating.
Officials said there was zero visibility in the River and a slight current in the water, which kept pushing rescue divers around during their search.
Seneca Street was closed between Southside Parkway and Elk Street as crews pulled the vehicle from the river, but it reopened at around 6:30 a..m.
This is a developing story. We will update it as we learn more information