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Story summary
- Northumbria Police reported a car entering the River Wear in Sunderland, prompting a rescue.
- The incident occurred at about 13:30 BST.
- Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service deployed rescue boats.
- North East Ambulance Service sent several crews, including an air ambulance.
- Images showed damaged metal railing and multiple emergency vehicles along the riverbank.