In the last month, several drivers got into deep water in the village of Luckington in the UK. The River Avon goes through the village. A bridge across it was closed for repairs and many drivers follow their satnav directions straight into the river! Normally, the water at this point is about 60 centimeters deep and cars can drive safely across. Many years ago, before there was a bridge over the river, this was how people got from one side to the other. However, when it rains, the water can quickly become twice as deep.
There are warning signs, but many drivers don’t read them – their santavs tell them to keep going, so they do! The people of Luckington are now charging drivers £25 to help them get their cars out of the river.
1. There is no bridge across the river.
2. In dry weather, it is safe to drive through the river.
3. Rain makes the river deeper.
4. There are no warning signs.
5. The satnavs tell the drivers not to read the warning signs.
6. The people of Luckington help the drivers for free.