Drivers warned after car gets stuck in water at Charvil's Land's End Ford
Drivers are being warned not to attempt to drive through flood water after a car became submerged at Land’s End Ford in Charvil.
Crews from the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene at 6.20pm on Tuesday, January 20 following reports of a stranded car.
The driver had managed to evacuate but the vehicle was left stuck in four feet of water.
Firefighters from Wokingham Road and Wokingham stations put tape up to alert others to the risk of crossing the ford.
Drivers should not attempt to cross the ford while water levels are high, the fire service said.
The following flooding advice has been issued to drivers:
- If you’re unsure how deep the water is or if there’s fast-flowing water, stop and find an alternative route – it’s not worth the risk
- Water that’s higher than your front bumper can be too dangerous to drive through
- If flooding does occur in your area, be careful while driving. Just 30 centimetres of flood water could be enough to move your car
- 60 centimetres of standing water will float your car
- An egg cup full of water could be enough to wreck your engine
- Flood water can be contaminated and carry diseases
