Car plunges into lake in Küsnacht ZH Video shows recovery of the wrecked Mercedes

Sven Ziegler

26.8.2024

A car crashed into the lake in Küsnacht ZH on Monday morning. A major operation is underway.

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  • A car crashed into Lake Zurich near Küsnacht ZH on Monday.
  • A large police force is on the scene.

A car crashed into Lake Zurich near Küsnacht ZH on Monday. This was first reported by "Züri Today".

The police are on the scene with a large contingent. According to the authorities, it was a passenger car. The accident happened at around 9 am.

Pictures show the broken railing.
Pictures show the broken railing.
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According to the cantonal police, the driver (42) was rescued in a critical condition. According to initial findings, there were no other people in the car.

The Seestrasse is currently closed and the emergency services have begun the complex recovery of the vehicle. The large-scale operation by the rescue services at the scene continues.

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