BREAKING: Rescue Car with People Inside Went into Lake Erie

There is a rescue that is active as of this morning on Friday. There is a car with people inside that went into Lake Erie over in Westfield.

The incident happened at Barcelona Harbor and the Southtowns Scanner reported the incident. Rescue teams requested dive teams to help with the rescue. We will have updates as more become available.

UPDATE: It is unclear how many people are in the car. The situation started as a pursuit. 

Westfield (Chautauqua County) - Rescue in progress for the occupant(s) of a vehicle that went into Lake Erie in the area of Barcelona Harbor.

 

Chautauqua County Dive Team and Chautauqua County Tech Rescue Team also requested with Westfield FD.

According to 716 Network on Facebook, the police requested spike strips to try and stop the vehicle before it went into the water.