Police car falls into Vltava after crashing on Prague bridge

A police car crashed on Prague’s Hlávka Bridge and fell into the River Vltava on Saturday morning, a spokesperson said. A man and woman who were in the car were not injured. A passerby jumped into the water to help the pair and emergency medical personnel later treated all three for hypothermia. Later police said that the passerby was a runner who they would like to contact and thank.

The cause of the accident, which occurred at about 8:00,  is being investigated.