The Meuse river witnessed an unfortunate incident on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., where a vehicle fell into it for unknown reasons. Emergency services were immediately called in to assist. The incident occurred near the Lustin bridge, specifically at rue Frappe-Cul. Divers from the Dinaphi and NAGE rescue areas worked together to rescue the driver of the submerged vehicle. Besides, authorities also dispatched a pumper from the Yvoir substation, the SMUR from Godinne, and an ambulance from Yvoir, to the scene. The police were also notified of the accident. A photo by Dinaphi shows the driver of the vehicle being pulled out of the water by the divers.
The emergency services were called on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. following an occupied vehicle fell, for an unknown reason, into the Meuse.
The accident took place at rue Frappe-Cul, near the Lustin bridge.
Divers from the Dinaphi and NAGE rescue areas worked together to get the driver of the vehicle out of the water safe and sound. A pumper from the Yvoir substation, the SMUR from Godinne and an ambulance from Yvoir were sent to the scene. The police were also called to the scene.
In conclusion, the swift and efficient response of the emergency services, including the divers from Dinaphi and NAGE rescue areas, resulted in the safe retrieval of the driver from the Meuse. The incident at rue Frappe-Cul near the Lustin bridge was a reminder of the critical role played by these services and we commend their bravery and dedication in ensuring the safety of our communities. It is a testament to their professionalism that they were able to conduct a smooth rescue operation amidst challenging circumstances. We hope that the driver makes a full recovery and urge everyone to exercise caution and follow road safety guidelines to prevent similar incidents in the future.