Daijiworld Media Network - Dubai

Dubai, Jun 15: Dubai Police and rescue teams retrieved a car after it was accidentally driven into the sea in Al Mamzar Creek.

According to Ajman News, when the woman who was in the parking lot received bad news she accidentally stepped on the acceleration and forgot to use the hand brake.

Lieutenant-Colonel Ali Abdullah Al Qassib Al Naqbi, director of Maritime Rescue Division at Dubai Police, said that the 41-year-old Arab woman escaped without injuries. The woman reportedly jumped out of the car before it slid into the sea. He added that she was parking her vehicle near the beach, and the incident happened due to lack of attention.

On Friday, the Dubai Police received a report at 4.30 pm about the incident, and rescue teams swung into action. They dragged out the vehicle which was 30 meters deep in the water 30 meters.

Al Naqbi called on all motorists to drive with caution and pay attention while driving for their own safety and that of others.