A cab driver lost his life on Tuesday when the car he was driving plunged into the sea at a port in Chennai. The driver was accompanied by two Coast Guard personnel who managed to escape.
The incident unfolded as the cab reversed near the edge of the port. The two Coast Guard personnel, present in the vehicle during the fall, managed to escape by breaking the car window.
Emergency services were called to the scene, and rescue efforts were launched during which the driver was found dead.
The depth of the area in which the vehicle fell into is estimated to be around 18 feet, according to officials.
Authorities are currently investigating the matter and further probe is underway.
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