Car carrying dog and woman goes into water near Daly's Wharf in Akaroa

A dog has had a lucky escape after managing to free itself from a car that went into the water in Akaroa. Photo / George Heard

A dog has had a lucky escape after managing to free itself from a car that went into the water in Akaroa.

A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesman said they received reports of a motor vehicle accident and a car going into the water near the Daly's Wharf boat ramp at about 1.25pm.

A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesman said they received reports of a motor vehicle accident and a car going into the water near the Daly's Wharf boat ramp at about 1.25pm. Photo / George Heard

On arrival, the only occupant of the car was a dog who managed to escape by itself, they said.

It is understood a woman had been in the car but was out before crews arrived.

A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesman said they received reports of a motor vehicle accident and a car going into the water near the Daly's Wharf boat ramp at about 1.25pm. Photo / George Heard

The car was still in the water about 2pm and police were organising the removal of it.

Two appliances from the Akaroa and Little River station were in attendance.