Tourists pull woman out of car sinking in Amsterdam canal
5 days, 3 hours ago

Tourists pull woman out of car sinking in Amsterdam canal

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Two tourists have jumped into an Amsterdam canal to rescue a woman whose car drove over the edge into the water, according to local broadcaster AT5. The accident happened on the Keizersgracht, and AT5 photos show a small black car first floating and then being winched out of the water. But the two tourists had already jumped into the water, swum over and pulled the women out of the sinking car. Toeristen redden vrouw uit te water geraakte auto in Keizersgracht https://t.co/Qt7iMPEOxx — AT5 January 4, 2025 All three were given blankets to warm up, and even though the water temperature was under 6°, none are likely to suffer the consequences of the chilly dip, AT5 said.

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Tourists rescue driver after car drives into Keizersgracht canal in central Amsterdam
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Tourists rescue driver after car drives into Keizersgracht canal in central Amsterdam

NL Times  

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Three killed after car crashes into Noord-Holland canal
1 year, 6 months ago

Three killed after car crashes into Noord-Holland canal

NL Times  

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Bystanders rescue tourists after van drives into Amsterdam canal
2 years, 9 months ago

Bystanders rescue tourists after van drives into Amsterdam canal

NL Times  

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Two killed as car plunges into Amsterdam waterway
3 years, 9 months ago

Two killed as car plunges into Amsterdam waterway

NL Times  

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Body found in search for missing mom after crash into Amsterdam canal
3 years, 10 months ago

Body found in search for missing mom after crash into Amsterdam canal

NL Times  

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