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SWIFT RESCUE Driver Escapes Unharmed After VW Van Plunges Into Canal

  • Updated: 04:03
  • , 6 October 2025
Driver Escapes Unharmed After VW Van Plunges Into Canal – UKNIP

A lucky driver walked away unscathed after losing control of their Volkswagen Vanvan on a sharp right-hand bend early this morning.

The incident happened around 8.30am on Tar Pot Lane near england/england/bilsington/”>bilsington/”>Bilsington, where the Vanvan veered off the road and ended up submerged in a nearby canal.

Swift Rescue and Recovery

Miraculously, the driver escaped without any injuries despite the dramatic plunge. Emergency services attended the scene promptly.

The VW van has since been recovered and removed from the Waterwater. www.uknip.co.uk/where/united-kingdom/england/bilsington

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