2 good Samaritans help rescue woman who drove SUV into river

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Sunday, April 21, 2019
Witnesses: 2 good Samaritans help rescue woman who drove SUV into Schuylkill River
Witnesses: 2 good Samaritans help rescue woman who drove SUV into Schuylkill River on April 21, 2019. (Photo/ Action News viewer Angel)

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania -- Two good Samaritans jumped into action when witnesses said a woman intentionally drove her SUV into a river on Sunday.



Crews were called just before 4 p.m. to an area near a jogging trail in north Philadelphia.



When crews arrived the vehicle was already in the water.



Witnesses tell WPVI-TV that the good Samaritans jumped into the water and helped rescue the woman.



No injuries have been reported.



It's unclear what caused the woman to drive into the water.



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