A car plunged into the water after driving off a ferry near Norrtälje, sparking a massive search and rescue operation.

The incident occurred on a Sunday evening, when, for reasons still unclear, the vehicle breached the ferry's barriers at Furusund and ended up in the water.

Witnesses alerted authorities, leading to a swift response from emergency services, including divers and a rescue helicopter, who retrieved two individuals from the submerged vehicle.

The victims were transported to the hospital via ambulance helicopter, but their condition remains unknown.

The cause of the accident is under investigation, with several aspects of the event, including how the car managed to board and then drive off the ferry, raising questions..