A vehicle was discovered fully submerged in an aqueduct at the intersection of 70th Street West and West Avenue M8 in Quartz Hill, CA, early this morning. Emergency services received the initial report around 4:46 AM, raising concerns about potential occupants inside the vehicle. However, updates confirmed that the vehicle was unoccupied.
Fire and emergency personnel responded promptly to the scene, with the Los Angeles County Fire Department's Urban Search and Rescue team deployed to assess the situation. The vehicle, which had its lights on, was confirmed to be fully submerged, leading to initial concerns about occupants. Fortunately, by 5:35 AM, officials indicated that the vehicle was unoccupied.
A tow truck was requested to assist with the recovery of the vehicle, which is scheduled to be retrieved by a dive team. The estimated time for the dive team's arrival is approximately 2 to 3 hours, as reported around 7:02 AM.
The incident has resulted in no reported injuries, but the situation remains fluid as emergency services continue to manage the recovery operation. Motorists in the area should be aware of potential delays and exercise caution while traveling near the intersection of 70th Street West and West Avenue M8.