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Audi's Perilous Plunge: Driver Ignores River Warnings
4 Dec
Summary
- Audi found dangling over River Severn after driver ignored warning signs.
- Car rolled forward after handbrake failed while driver was in town.
- Vehicle was towed to safety after police were contacted by club members.
A striking scene unfolded near Worcester Rowing Club when a black Audi A4 was found perilously suspended over the River Severn. The car's front wheels dangled precariously above the water, with its rear wheels lifted off the embankment. This unusual predicament occurred after the driver reportedly parked too close to the river, disregarding explicit warning signs.
Eyewitnesses noted the irony of the £40,000 vehicle being positioned next to a red triangle sign indicating the danger of toppling into the river. It is believed that the car rolled forward due to a handbrake failure while the owner was away in town, leading to the precarious situation.
Members of the rowing club contacted the authorities, leading to the vehicle being towed to safety. The incident highlights a driver's lapse in judgment and the potential consequences of ignoring safety advisories in sensitive areas.
