Woman rescued from car stranded in ford near Wolverhampton
Ambulance and fire crews rescued a stranded motorist stuck in a car submerged in a ford swollen by torrential rain near Wolverhampton today.
The driver hit trouble after attempting to drive her vehicle through the water in Furnace Grange Road in Trescott around 8am this morning.
West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman Jamie Arrowsmith explained: "The car was stuck in a ford and the woman, believed to be in her 30s, was trapped inside.
"She was rescued by the fire service with the use of a ladder, before being assessed by ambulance staff. Thankfully she was uninjured in the incident and discharged on scene.
"A man, who had managed to free himself from the vehicle prior to the arrival of emergency services, was also uninjured."
Mr Arrowsmith added: "When approaching a ford, it is essential to slow down and check water levels on the relevant marker posts before attempting to pass through.
"If you are unsure of the depth and have no way of checking, it is advisable to try and find an alternative route. After negotiating a ford, always check your brakes once out of the other side."
