UK Floods: Driver Stranded In Hampshire After Following Sat Nav Instructions

Driver Stranded In Flood Waters After Following Sat Nav Instructions
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A woman had to be rescued from her car after she became stuck in floodwater thorough following directions on her satnav.

The driver, from Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, accidentally drove into a ditch at 11.55am today in Hook, Hampshire.

According to Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service, who came out to rescue the woman, she could not see the edge of the road because of the water levels.

Her car was carried away by the flood water and she was stranded in the vehicle for 30 minutes until fire crews were able to reach her.

Station manager Ian Wadmore warned drivers to take extra care in heavy rains, particularly when using satnav systems.

He said: "This is the fourth rescue of this kind that Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service has made in two days.

"Vehicles can float away in just two feet of water. If your vehicle stalls, leave it immediately if safe to do so and seek higher ground.

"Do not travel in heavy rain storms unless absolutely necessary. If in doubt, do not enter the water, either in a vehicle or on foot.

"I urge all drivers to use a commonsense approach, especially when using a satnav, and to seek an alternative route if a road is under water."