Rescue:Vehicle in water; Somewhere in PL4 7; 02-Nov-2023 02:15:55 (https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/incidents/rescue-2023-11-02-02-15)

Incident

Rescue

Date
2.15am - 02 November 2023
Last updated
7.10am - 02 November 2023
Status
Closed
Incident type
Vehicle in water
Location
Compton
Attending station
Camels Head
Crownhill

Fire Control mobilised the on-duty calls from Crownhill and Camels head alongside with a Flexi Duty Officer to a report of a vehicle stuck in flood water in the Alexandra Road area of Plymouth.

Crew confirmed that 1x person was still stuck inside the car and 2x members of the public attempted to help the driver to safety. Crew managed to move the car to prevent any further members of the public to try and assist. The occupier of the vehicle was escorted out of the water by crews and advised to walk home. 

 


Source URL: https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/incidents/rescue-2023-11-02-02-15

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  1. https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/incidents/rescue-2023-11-02-02-15
  2. https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/safety/outdoors/safety-severe-weather-conditions
  3. https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/safety/outdoors/top-causes-rescues-and-how-avoid-them