A woman has been rescued after her car smashed through the ice of a Canadian river.

Locals used kayaks to retrieve the woman from her sinking vehicle on the Rideau River in Ottawa.

Witnesses told local media a car driving on the frozen river crashed through the ice and into the cold water on Sunday.

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Footage shows the woman standing on the back of her almost fully submerged yellow car.

One photo appears to show the woman taking a selfie as her car begins sinking beneath the ice.

The woman was able to get in the kayak as her rescuers used a rope to pull her to safety.

Paramedics reportedly said the woman declined to be treated at the scene.

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Charged with dangerous driving

Ottawa Police said the woman had been charged with one count of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.

“The vehicle is still in the river and could pose as a hazard for curious onlookers venturing out on the ice,” the force said in a statement.

In another statement, the police said: “This evening a car went through the ice in the south end of Ottawa.

“Thankfully no injuries and an amazing job by local residents saving the driver by using a kayak and quick safe thinking.

“Another reminder that ‘No Ice Is Safe Ice’. Please use extreme caution this winter season!”

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