Soest district - Woman drives herself and ten-year-old daughter into floodwater
A 42-year-old woman got her car stuck in a flooded area in Lippstadt ( Soest district). This was announced by the Soest district police authority on Sunday. The woman had ignored the notice that the road had been closed due to flooding late on Saturday evening. Her ten-year-old daughter was also in the car. Both were rescued by the fire department. The emergency services were also able to pull the woman's car out of the water. A breath alcohol test on her was "clearly positive", it was reported. Her driver's license was confiscated by the police. The woman is now facing criminal proceedings.
According to a statement from the Höxter district police authority, cars also got stuck several times in closed flood areas. In this context, the police called on people not to drive into the cordoned-off areas.
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- Despite the road closure due to flooding in Höxter district, several cars repeatedly got stuck in the cordoned-off areas, as confirmed by the authorities.
- The woman's reckless decision to drive in the flooded area of Lippstadt (located in North Rhine-Westphalia's Soest district) could lead to serious consequences, as she faces criminal proceedings following a positive breath alcohol test.
- On Sunday, emergency services in Lippstadt, including the fire department, worked tirelessly to rescue the woman and her ten-year-old daughter from their flooded vehicle.
- The dangerous flooding in Soest district has also caused challenges for the local police, with the district police authority urging residents to follow traffic advisories and stay away from closed flood areas.
- Given the unpredictable weather conditions in North Rhine-Westphalia, it's essential for drivers to prioritize safety and avoid taking unnecessary risks during emergencies.
- Police forces in the neighboring district of Soest, such as Höxter, have also been actively responding to flood-related issues, aiming to protect the community and prevent further accidents.
Source: www.stern.de
