They were reported missing after their vehicle veered off the road and into the Macdonald River. The incident occurred around 11:50 PM on Wednesday near Settlers Road in St Albans, located north of Sydney. Emergency services were called within minutes of the crash, leading to a rapid emergency response.
Two adult men were in the car when the crash occurred. The condition of one of their sons — a man in his 20s — was so serious that he was assessed by paramedics right on scene. Luckily, he did not need any additional care for his injuries. The second son was able to climb out of the car and made his way to the riverbank, but his father was still missing.
In the aftermath of the crash, local officials launched a massive rescue effort in an attempt to find the father and son. Police divers did a thorough search of the river, as they attempted to find the two. Sadly, as rescue operations turned to search, divers soon found two bodies in the water, bringing to realization the worst fears of loved ones.
The search operation unfolded in difficult circumstances, as officials searched through the ice-covered waters of the Macdonald River. Witnesses reported seeing emergency vehicles and personnel mobilized quickly in response to the accident, highlighting the urgency of the situation.
As news of this discovery began to circulate, citizens posted their sadness over what was discovered on their social media accounts. The impacted families have been notified, and assistance is being provided to those impacted by this tragic loss.
