British Columbia

Woman charged with attempted murder for allegedly trying to drive car with kids into Fraser River

Police in Delta, B.C., say a woman has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly trying to drive a car carrying two young children into the Fraser River last month.

Police say children were taken to hospital after Nov. 29 incident

A white car surrounded by reeds in front of river.
A white SUV is seen on the foreshore of the Fraser River in Delta, B.C., in late November. Police said a woman has been charged with two counts of attempted murder for allegedly trying to drive a car carrying two young children into the river. (The Canadian Press, Delta Police Department)

Police in Delta, B.C., say a woman has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly trying to drive a car carrying two young children into the Fraser River last month. 

The Delta Police Department said officers had responded to an incident on Nov. 29 on River Road, where they found a car stuck on the foreshore of the river. 

A photo provided by police shows a white SUV surrounded by reeds. Police said the vehicle wasn't in the water. 

Delta firefighters and bystanders rescued the driver and the children, who were taken to hospital.

Police said the woman has now been charged with two counts of attempted murder and remains in custody. 

They said they can't share further information about the driver's identity and a publication ban is in place to protect the children's identity.