A Berne woman escaped serious injury Friday morning after losing control of her vehicle and rolling into the Wabash River along Ind. 116 near Vera Cruz.
According to the National Safety
Council, if your car suddenly becomes submerged, stay calm and remain
buckled in your seat. If the water is substantially deep, the car should
remain afloat long enough for you to escape. Immediately unlock the
doors and open the windows – your car’s power accessories should
continue working for at least a minute or so. Unbuckle your seat belt
(and those of children or other riders who need assistance) and exit
through the open windows, swimming to safety in the direction of the
current if you’re in deep water.
If they won’t open, try kicking out a side or rear window, though it
won’t be easy. Those living in flood-prone areas might want to consider
carrying a small hammer or specific car window-breaking tool in the
glove compartment for this purpose. If you can’t leave via a window and
water is entering the cabin wait until the pressure is equalized on both
sides of the door (usually when its as deep inside as it is outside)
before attempting to open it.
After the water has subsided, the AAA cautions that you not to try
starting a car that’s been submerged without first having a technician
perform a thorough inspection and cleaning.
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