OPA-LOCKA, FLA. (WSVN) - First responders have called off their search for occupants after a car went into a canal in Opa-locka.
Opa-locka Police and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the crash in the area of Northwest 22nd Court and Burlington Street, just after 10 p.m., Wednesday.
7News cameras captured first responders near the canal. They were using buoys and high-tech equipment to aid them in their search efforts
Witnesses told 7News rescue divers were not able able to pull any occupants who were in the car from the water.
It remains unclear how many people were inside the vehicle when it went into the water.
Shortly before 11 p.m., MDFR officials said, divers did not find anyone so they called off their search.
The car remained submerged in the canal on Thursday.
Officials have been contacted for more information on this incident.
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