A driver had a lucky escape on Tuesday morning (July 14) after crashing into a river on a Fenland road.

Cambridgeshire police said the incident happened on French Drove, between the Lincolnshire border and Thorney. The car left the road and ended up in the New South Eau.

Thankfully the driver had escaped from the river before emergency services arrived.

A spokesperson for the force urged people to take care on the roads – especially on rural routes – to ensure they arrive at their destination safely.

placeholder image — The car is pulled from the river

They said: “Thankfully, the driver was able to get out of the vehicle and climb to safety before emergency services arrived. The driver was assessed by the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust for any injuries.

“The road was closed for a period while recovery work took place to safely remove the vehicle from the river.

“Please take extra care on rural roads and remember to drive to arrive.”