The body of a man believed to be in his 30s has been found in a submerged car in the Upper Hunter.
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Emergency services were called to the Merriwa River, along the Golden Highway at Merriwa at about 6am December 13, following reports a car was submerged in the water.
Hunter Valley police established a crime scene and divers were deployed.
A man's body was then found in the vehicle.
He is yet to be formally identified, however, police believe he was aged in his 30s.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
Sage Swinton
Sage Swinton is a news reporter who was born and bred in the Hunter. She has been with the Newcastle Herald since June 2020, and covers Newcastle council as well as other general news.
Sage Swinton is a news reporter who was born and bred in the Hunter. She has been with the Newcastle Herald since June 2020, and covers Newcastle council as well as other general news.
