Emergency crews on scene of N.S. ferry accident

A frantic search continues in Cape Breton tonight after an unusual and unfortunate incident involving a busy ferry.

Emergency crews have descended on Englishtown on the shores of Saint Ann’s Bay.

Reports say a vehicle was driving up the ramp to board the ferry when it failed to stop and drove straight into the water.

The car floated on top of the water for a short time, but it has since disappeared into the cold ocean water.

There’s no word on how many people are in the vehicle, but crews are searching the water.

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  Police in Cape Breton investigate reports that a vehicle plunged into St. Ann's Bay after driving onto the Englishtown ferry Monday, March 25, 2013.