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| Lucky escape for driver as van crashes into River Avon | Lucky escape for driver as van crashes into River Avon |
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| A driver and passenger had a lucky escape when their van crashed into a river in Bristol. | A driver and passenger had a lucky escape when their van crashed into a river in Bristol. |
| The pair managed to escape after the vehicle ploughed through railings and into the Avon shortly after 07:00 GMT on Monday. | The pair managed to escape after the vehicle ploughed through railings and into the Avon shortly after 07:00 GMT on Monday. |
| Police said the van went into the water after travelling down an embankment at Langton Street Bridge, near York Road. | |
| The A370 York Road is currently closed in both directions. | The A370 York Road is currently closed in both directions. |
| Avon and Somerset Police said the two men were able to get out of the car and were being checked by paramedics. | Avon and Somerset Police said the two men were able to get out of the car and were being checked by paramedics. |
| A spokesman for Avon Fire and Rescue said: "The van went through a section of railings and took out a couple of trees before coming to rest in a very precarious position. | A spokesman for Avon Fire and Rescue said: "The van went through a section of railings and took out a couple of trees before coming to rest in a very precarious position. |
| "Crews from three fire stations were called, and a boat was deployed on the river in case the van flipped over." | "Crews from three fire stations were called, and a boat was deployed on the river in case the van flipped over." |
| Fire crews secured the van with a winch, before lowering a long ladder alongside the van, so the men could crawl out to safety. | Fire crews secured the van with a winch, before lowering a long ladder alongside the van, so the men could crawl out to safety. |