A driver had a lucky escape when their car aquaplaned and overturned.
Dramatic pictures show how the car completely overturned in the crash on the M69 in Warwickshire yesterday, Sunday, August 23.
No other cars were involved in the incident, which happened on the northbound carriageway.
Warwickshire Police said that, luckily, no one was seriously injured although the driver suffered minor injuries.
The spokesman added that the car had overturned after aquaplaning.
Now, a warning has been issued urging people to drive according to the conditions.
It comes as a weather warning has been issued for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 25.
Strong winds are expected to batter Coventry and Warwickshire, and heavy rain is also forecast for tomorrow morning.
What is aquaplaning?
After heavy rain, water can build up on the surface of the road – and when a layer of water builds up between a vehicle’s tyres and the road surface it can prevent the tyres gripping the road, which is known as aquaplaning.
The driver loses control, and is unable to brake, steer or accelerate, so it’s a frightening experience.
The vehicle’s speed and tyre condition can make aquaplaning worse.
The RAC has lots of advice on how to control an aquaplaning vehicle and what to do if you are aquaplaning.
If your car does aquaplane, they advise drivers to not hit the brakes hard, ease off on the accelerator, hold the steering wheel straight and then, when the car begins to gain control again, start to brake to bring the speed down.
Police statement in full
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A spokesman for OPU Warwickshire said: “We’ve just dealt with a minor injury RTC on the M69 Northbound.
“This car had aquaplaned and ended up on its roof. Luckily no one was seriously hurt.
“Please drive to the conditions.”
