Amazon delivery van gets stuck on the infamous Broom way
An Amazon driver may have driven into the sea after using The Broom way as a shortcut to reach the Ministry of Defence on Foulness Island.
The Broom way is an extremely dangerous route that can only be crossed at low tide and with an experienced guide. Large sections of the path are regularly submerged and constantly shift with the tides and currents. It is primarily intended for walkers and is not suitable for most motor vehicles. Attempting to cross it in an ordinary vehicle can be life-threatening.
On Saturday night, the driver reportedly followed satellite navigation directions along the historic six-mile route across the Thames Estuary. Historically, it is believed that at least 100 people have drowned while attempting to cross the Broom way, and 66 victims are buried in Foulness Cemetery.
On Sunday, HM Coastguard Southend said in a social media post that they were alerted early in the morning after an Amazon delivery van entered the Broom way via Wakering Stairs. The driver had followed GPS directions along the 600-year-old, six-mile route toward Foulness.
Coastguard teams responded quickly to the incident and were able to reach the scene and rescue the delivery van. The driver is alive and well.
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