From RCIPS: Wed Nov 2 12:26 PM

Identity of Deceased

With respect to the incident reported on Monday, 31 October regarding a submerged vehicle in Prospect, police can now confirm that the identity of the deceased is Audrey Nugent, age 53, of George Town.

 

From RCIPS: Monday Oct 31 2016

On Monday the 31st October 2016, around 9:54 am 911 received a call that a vehicle had gone into a canal on Marina Drive and that it was sinking.

Officers from the Traffic Department responded to the scene and confirmed that a vehicle had entered the water. A Police Officer and two Firemen entered the water in an attempt to rescue any occupants of the vehicle.

A female who appeared lifeless was removed from the vehicle and transported to the hospital where she was later pronounced dead at the George Town hospital.

The vehicle was also removed from the canal for further examination.

The incident is under investigation by the Police, but no foul play is suspected.

More updates to be released.