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Brake Problem Lands 2011 Mercedes Benz In Shinnecock Bay

The Hampton Bays Fire Department removed the car on Thursday night.

A 2011 Mercedies Benz was pulled from the Shinnecock Bay on Thursday night after the car's owner said the car's braking mechanism failed, according to .

Sgt. Todd Bennett said the car rolled into the bay, just south of the Ponquogue Bridge in Hampton Bays, around 10 p.m. after the owner says she parked the car and got out.

There were no injuries reported and no charges filed. 

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The dive team removed the car from the water with the help of the North Sea Fire Department dive team.


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