Car submerged in water in Central, police say

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Published: Feb. 2, 2023 at 4:57 AM CST|Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 8:20 AM CST

CENTRAL, La. (WAFB) - A car crash caused a vehicle to become submerged underwater on Wednesday, Feb. 1.

The Central Police Department said it happened on Lovett Road in Central between Sullivan Road and Magnolia Square.

The car will be retrieved on the morning of Thursday, Feb. 2 due to safety for drivers.(Central Police Department/Facebook)
The car will be retrieved on the morning of Thursday, Feb. 2 due to safety for drivers.(Central Police Department/Facebook)

The occupants of the vehicle involved in the crash are okay, authorities confirmed.

Officials said the car was not retrieved until Thursday, Feb. 2, for the safety of the divers.

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