How many people were initially reported in the submerged vehicle?

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The number of individuals initially reported in the submerged vehicle could not be confirmed.

A distress call was received at approximately 10:30 am regarding a car that had plunged into Sungai Sarawak. However, the caller was unable to specify the number of victims inside the vehicle. Emergency services, including 14 firefighters and rescuers from the Padungan Fire Station, were dispatched to the scene following this report.
Unidentified Woman's Body Recovered

The body of an unidentified woman, believed to be the driver of the Perodua Kenari, was recovered from the submerged vehicle at noon. Two divers from the Batu Lintang Fire and Rescue Station successfully retrieved the victim from the car, which had sunk near the Satok Suspension Bridge. The vehicle was located by rescuers shortly after the initial distress call.
Witness Accounts of Rescue Attempt

A video circulating on social media showed a silver-coloured car partially submerged in the river, with two individuals in a boat approaching it. One witness, who identified himself as Bonnie, stated that he saw the vehicle floating while clearing garbage in the river. He and his friend attempted a rescue but were unable to open the locked doors.
Obstacles Faced During Rescue

Bonnie further recounted that they saw the victim signalling them not to help and were hampered by the lack of tools to break the car windows. Their attempt to tow the vehicle with a rope failed when the rope broke, and they could only watch as the car sank. The police have since issued a request for information regarding the incident.

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