The car was submerged in the river within minutes. Image: EMR 24-Ebersohn Emergency Medical Services
A driver was lucky to escape unharmed after he lost control of his car when he hit a puddle and landed in a river
The car was submerged in the river within minutes. Image: EMR 24-Ebersohn Emergency Medical Services
A driver escaped unscathed when his car plummeted into a river and became fully submerged within minutes on the N12 on 11 February.
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According to reports, the driver of a light motor vehicle was traveling toward Stilfontein when he drove into a puddle.
He then lost control and veered off the road into the river.
The driver was fortunate to escape the vehicle unharmed.
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Quickly, the vehicle became fully submerged.
911 Towing arrived at the scene and successfully recovered the vehicle.
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With many accidents occurring on our roads, you might find yourself on the scene of one.
Here is what you can do:
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