Body of woman found in car pulled out of Ohio River

LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - The body of a woman was found inside a car emergency crews pulled from the Ohio River Tuesday night.

Police were first called to the Greenwood boat ramp at Riverview Park at 8 p.m.

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They found a vehicle submerged in the river. Witnesses said a person was in the car.

Crews attempted a water rescue, but divers with PRP and Louisville Fire were not able to immediately locate anyone.

Around 11:30 p.m., the car was pulled from the river.

Officials found a woman's body inside.

The LMPD Homicide Unit is conducting a death investigation.

It is still unclear what caused the vehicle to go into the water.