(KRON) -- A portion of the Santa Cruz Wharf has collapsed and is floating away Monday, according to the National Weather Service. Three people went into the water when the pier section collapsed, according to the Santa Cruz Police Department. Two of them were rescued by lifeguards, and a third person self-rescued. All three were treated and released, according to Santa Cruz Fire Department officials. Heavenly investigating incident on Comet Express chairlift The incident occurred about 12:45 p.m., officials said. About 150 feet of pier section at the end of the wharf collapsed. The collapsed portion, according to Santa Cruz Parks & Rec officials, included a restroom building and construction equipment that was present to repair the wharf from previous storm damage. The wharf was immediately evacuated and will remain closed indefinitely, officials said. The collapse comes amid a major swell that is expected to bring wave heights up to 26 feet high to parts of the Central Coast. The swell is expected to last through Tuesday. Photo: Roger Bernstein "You are risking your life, and those of the people that would need to try and save you by getting in or too close to the water," the NWS said. California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office said the governor has been briefed on the pier collapse, which was due to heavy surf. The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services is coordinating with local agencies and officials. Monday's collapse was reminiscent of an incident in winter of 2023 when the Seacliff State Beach pier was pummeled beyond repair by a heavy winter storm. Santa Cruz flooding Monday Elsewhere in Santa Cruz, East Cliff Drive is closed between 26th Avenue and Palisades Avenue due to significant flooding. The California Highway Patrol is advising people not to drive across flooded areas. Capitola Village has also been closed due to high surf and flooding, according to the CHP. Venitian residents are being told to evacuate, and Village residents are being told to shelter in place. "Wave height and power have pushed seawater into the Village," according to the CHP. Photo: CHPPhoto: CHPPhoto: CHPPhoto: CHP "The ocean is not messing around today," said the NWS in a tweet. "There are life (and property) threatening conditions for the remainder of today and tomorrow." This is a developing story. Check back for updates.