Baltimore Woman Dies Days After Being Pulled From Submerged Car at Inner Harbor
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND — A 52-year-old woman who was rescued from a submerged car at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor last week has died, according to officials. The incident occurred near Piers 4 and 5, off Eastern Avenue, where her vehicle plunged into the harbor late on November 18.
Emergency crews responded quickly after witnesses reported seeing a car enter the water. Divers were able to pull the woman from the submerged vehicle and rush her to a nearby hospital. Despite their efforts, she succumbed to her injuries on November 21, three days after the rescue.
Rescue Efforts and Ongoing Investigation
Baltimore fire and police units worked together to extract the woman from the water, using cranes and divers to locate and lift the car to the surface. Eyewitnesses described a frantic scene as first responders attempted to reach the vehicle before it fully sank.
Authorities have not yet determined how or why the car ended up in the harbor. Investigators are reviewing nearby surveillance footage and conducting a mechanical inspection of the vehicle to rule out potential causes such as medical distress, driver error, or mechanical failure.
Community Reaction
The tragic accident has drawn concern among residents and waterfront workers in the Inner Harbor area, a popular tourist and entertainment district. Several locals noted that this is not the first time a car has ended up in the harbor, prompting renewed calls for enhanced safety barriers along waterfront roads.
Police are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or has additional footage from the area to contact Baltimore City Police Department’s Traffic Investigations Unit.
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