Jan. 16 (UPI) -- A vehicle plunged into the Potomac River following a collision with a second vehicle on the Arlington Memorial Bridge on Thursday evening, authorities said.
Divers were deployed to the river and rescued one person from the submerged vehicle who was brought to shore where responders administrated what the DC Fire and EMS Department said in a statement was "advanced life support."
DC Fire and EMS Department said in a second update that the patient was transported to a local hospital. Their condition was "critical life threatening," it said.
Two patients on the bridge where a second vehicle involved in the crash was located sustained minor injuries, it said, later adding only that they were transported to the hospital.
Video of the rescue operation published on X by DC Fire shows responders working on the river amid snowfall.
"Secondary searches around sunken vehicle located no further victims," the DC Fire and EMS Department said.
Arlington Memorial Bridge was closed for investigation.
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