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LOOK: Denver Firefighters Pluck Driver Out Of South Platte River

DENVER (CBS4) - Denver firefighters rescued a driver who crashed into the South Platte River near Interstate 25 and Alameda Avenue. They responded Sunday morning.

Platte Car 1 (Denver Fire Dept tweet)
(credit: Denver Fire)

Special operations crews removed the driver using roped and "specialized equipment."

Platte Car 2 (Denver Fire Dept tweet)
(credit: Denver Fire)

A large ladder could be seen towering over the edge of the river as crews climbed down to the bank. The ladder hoisted a basket out of the river and onto higher ground to meet first responders.

Platte Car 4 (Denver Fire Dept tweet)
(credit: Denver Fire)

The driver was taken to the hospital. It is not clear what caused the driver to crash, or the extent of their injuries.

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