Breaking News: Valentia Coast Guard co-ordinating search for car in River Lee

Emergency services in Cork are working to locate a car that entered the River Lee early this morning.

The Coast Guard said they received the call from gardaí just before 6am.

Valentia Coast Guard, gardaí, the rescue helicopter from Waterford and the fire service are at the scene at the Lee Rowing club.

Divers from the naval base at Haulbowline are due to arrive at the scene at 9am to assist in the search.

Two divers not associated with the Coast Guard or other emergency services are said to have entered the water.

There is no information on the number of occupants in the car at this time.