SPRINGDALE, PA — A grim discovery was made this morning in the Allegheny River when the Murrysville Dive Team, during a training exercise, located a vehicle containing human remains.
The discovery occurred near the 100 block of Butler Street in Springdale Borough at approximately 11:56 AM.
The Allegheny County Police Department’s Homicide Unit was promptly called to the scene to assist with the investigation. The remains have been removed from the vehicle and will be transported to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office.
There, experts will work to identify the deceased and determine the cause and manner of death. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.