In an unfortunate twist of fate, an Amazon delivery driver found themselves in a predicament when they blindly followed GPS directions, leading them straight into the waters of a notorious path in the UK. According to coast guard officials, the incident occurred on a Sunday as the driver attempted to navigate a six-mile walking path known for its treacherous conditions.
The path in question, which leads to Foulness Island, has a grim history, with over 100 people having drowned there in the past, although thankfully there have been no recent fatalities. The island, owned by the Ministry of Defense and primarily used for weapons testing, was the driver’s intended destination when their van became mired in the rising tide.
Authorities have long cautioned against the use of this 600-year-old route by vehicles, advising that it is strictly for pedestrian use. Coast guard officials reiterated this warning in a public statement, emphasizing the dangers associated with the path.
“The Broomway route is not intended for vehicles and should only be traversed on foot with guidance from someone familiar with the shifting mud flats,” officials cautioned. “It’s an exceptionally hazardous area, situated on MOD property, accessible only when the firing ranges are inactive and the barrier is open.”
“The Broomway route is not for vehicles and should only be walked on with a guide who knows the mud flats,” officials said in a statement.
“It is an extremely dangerous area and is on MOD property only free to access when the firing ranges are not active and barrier is open.”
The last known death on the Broomway was in 1919, as reported by BBC News.
The unidentified driver was forced to ditch their van before a local farmer helped recover the vehicle.
An Amazon spokesman told the Telegraph an investigation is underway.
