A 27-year-old driver miraculously escaped drowning after falling into the Dordogne with his car in Saint-Seurin-de-Prats.
In the small town of Saint-Seurin-de-Pratsa young driver of 27 ans narrowly escaped the drowning. After making a road exit Dramatically, his vehicle ended up in the Dordogne.
Car Makes Impressive Plunge Into Dordogne River
Around 7am the Sunday September 15, 2024a man was returning from a drunken evening in Sainte-Foy-la-Grande after a rugby match. The man was driving a rental car when he lost control of his vehicle in a straight line. He crossed a garden and ended up in the local river. Despite the spectacular accident, the driver managed to get out of the submerged car. He swam to the shore to save themselves.
His reaction probably saved lifeespecially in a section of the Dordogne where the current is strong. A passer-by saw the headlights in the water and immediately alerted the emergency services. The firefighters and gendarmes from the Vélines brigade quickly arrived on the scene. The driver did not not even been hurt by this accident.
According to information released by the mayor of Saint-Seurin-de-Prats, Dominique Iberto, the car remained in the river the evening of the accident. She was submerged in a place where the current prevents rescuers from easily recovering her.
Driver miraculously survived spectacular accident
The Vélines gendarmerie brigade has opened an investigation to try to understand the circumstances precise details of this accident. They mainly want to know why the young man got behind the wheel while drunk.
This incident once again recalls the dangers driving under the influence of alcohol. Driving under the influence of alcohol increases the risks of loss of control. The chance smiled at the 27-year-old driver, but the accident could have had far-reaching consequences. more dramatic.
The strong currents of the Dordogne could have take the vehicle away and make the extraction of the man much more complicated. Fortunately, the driver was vif and quickly got out of his vehicle.
From now on, intervention teams will have to deploy to try to get the vehicle out of the Dordogne despite the unfavourable current. In addition, the miraculously rescued driver will have to answer for his actions to the police after driving under the influence of alcohol. This could have cost life and those of other road users, and the police will not fail to remind him.
Source: www.autoplus.fr
