Hobart Fire Department search, rescue teams in Deep River near 27th Avenue, Wyoming Street after Lake Station crash
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LAKE STATION, Ind. — Authorities in Northwest Indiana are actively searching for an individual thought to have been inside a vehicle that plunged into a river following an early morning accident, according to police statements made on Monday.

Emergency responders from Lake Station police were alerted around 4:20 a.m. regarding an incident involving a pickup truck that had overturned and landed in the Deep River near the intersection of 27th Avenue and Wyoming Street.

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Efforts are underway by Lake Station police, in collaboration with other local agencies, to locate the male occupant of the vehicle.

Footage from Chopper 7 captured the aftermath, showing a black pickup truck overturned and partially submerged in the river’s waters.

Assistance in the search operations is being provided by Hobart fire officials, who have deployed both dive and drone teams to aid in the investigation.

Details regarding the circumstances leading to the crash or the potential injuries involved remain unclear at this time.

“This was a large, coordinated effort involving multiple agencies working together under challenging conditions. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all departments and personnel who assisted in this response. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the families affected by this incident,” Hobart fire officials said.

Lake Station police said just before 7 p.m. that the search remains active.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Lake Station Police Department by emailing speek@lakestation-in.gov.

This is a developing story; check back with ABC7 Chicago for updates.

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