A car that was found at the bottom of the Willem Dock, near to the MAS museum in Antwerp is linked to the disappearance of a man more than 25 years ago. The news that the vehicle is linked to the man’s disappearance was first reported by the daily ‘Gazet van Antwerpen’ and has since been confirmed by the Antwerp Prosecutor’s Office. Firefighters discovered the car during a practice dive at the dock. It is not yet clear whether the man’s remains are in the car.
Car found at the bottom of a dock linked to the disappearance of a man more than 25 years ago
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On Friday lunchtime the Missing Persons Cell and the Civil Protection Agency’s operation was still in full swing. Large black screens were erected in the area to ensure discretion.
The car was discovered by chance on Thursday by fire service divers. The vehicle is being recovered from the water on Friday.
It is not yet clear whether the body of the missing man is inside the car. Nor is it known exactly who the missing person is.