Crashed into ravine
Driver trapped in car for 12 hours after accident
In southern Italy, an elderly man crashed his car into a ravine. It was only after an agonizing night spent trapped in the car that he was found and rescued by emergency services.
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen The driver had lost control of his vehicle in the municipality of Senise in the province of Potenza and plunged down the slope next to a road. The man was unable to call for help and the car was very difficult to see from the ground in the remote area.
Driver only slightly injured
Despite an immediate search operation, which was launched after his relatives reported him missing, it took hours before he was discovered. A helicopter flew over the area with searchlights. Eventually, the elderly man was found in the ravine, fortunately without serious injuries but in need of medical assistance.
The man was taken to hospital after spending more than twelve hours trapped in the vehicle.
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