A Burnham-On-Sea motorist had a lucky escape after her vehicle span off the road into a ditch on the outskirts of the town on Wednesday morning (October 3rd).
Police closed Stoddens Lane to all traffic after a blue Mazda slid off the road into the ditch, as pictured here.
The shaken famale driver inside was freed from the vehicle by fire crews.
Fire spokesman Paul Slaven told Burnham-On-Sea.com: “A fire engine and two special appliances from Burnham were used to help rescue the woman from the partially submerged vehicle.”
“Wearing dry suits, our fire crew pulled the lady free from the car before leaving her in the care of ambulance staff.”
The bend where Wednesday’s accident occurred – before the hump back bridge – is a well-known accident blackspot, with numerous accidents having happened there in recent years.
Police spokesman Dan Mountain told Burnham-On-Sea.com that the motorist had been taken to hospital: “The woman inside was not injured, but was taken to Weston General Hospital for a check-up.”
Stoddens Lane was partially opened to traffic again at 8.45am.
The bend, pictured here, is a well-known accident blackspot
Police taped off the car, which was lodged in the bottom of the ditch
Recovery of the vehicle took place later on Wednesday
Police and recovery crews were on the scene for much of the morning
The badly damged car was finally pulled free by a recovery team
