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Amazon delivery van abandoned after driver follows sat nav into River Thames

February 16, 2026 at 05:04 PM
By Holly Bishop
Amazon delivery van abandoned after driver follows sat nav into River Thames
An Amazon delivery driver became stuck after following sat nav directions into the River Thames.

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An Amazon delivery driver became stuck after following sat nav directions into the River Thames. Independent TVShowing now | News00:28Holly Bishop Monday 16 February 2026 17:04 GMTBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popoverAmazon delivery van abandoned after driver follows sat nav into River ThamesAn Amazon delivery driver became stuck after following sat nav directions into the River Thames.On Sunday (15 February), HMS Coastguard Southend said it responded to reports that a delivery vehicle had become lodged in the sea after following a GPS route to Foulness Island to drop off a parcel.When rescuers arrived at the Broomway - a 600-year-old pathway in Essex dubbed the “deadliest footpath in Britain” after reportedly claiming the lives of at least 100 people - they discovered that the driver had already abandoned the vehicle.Amazon arranged to have the van removed from the “extremely dangerous area”.The Southend Coastguard rescue team said the route was “not for vehicles and should only be walked on with a guide who knows the mudflats”.Up next01:13Parkour-trained officer ends chase with Hot Fuzz-style fence hopping01:36Hillary Clinton hits out at panelist as he mocks anti-Trump stance01:11Gisùle Pelicot moved to tears by messages of support from women08:59Medicine ignored women’s bodies - now femtech is filling the gapEditor’s Picks06:31Derry Girls Creator Is Back With Hilarious Belfast Mystery08:15Cast of Bridgerton Season 4 Get Real About Representation06:35These are the films taking over awards season 05:52Euphoria, Blade Runner, and the TV shows dominating 2026More Editor’s Picks07:17Inside Netflix’s unhinged Christmas universe05:16Why Zootropolis 2 is the ultimate underdog story09:16Stranger Things 5: Star & creators break down final season40:26Queen of Versailles on Broadway Stardom and Being American RoyaltyACFC14:11Why Matheus Cunha is Man United’s best signing in years12:18The real reason Liverpool signed Jeremie Frimpong30:24Making a Premier League team of the season that actually works16:08The Newcastle tactics that proved Eddie Howe is an elite managerMore ACFC17:41How Ange’s Spurs beat Man United with just one shot on goal18:22Why Crystal Palace deserved to win the FA Cup13:43Why Arsenal want Martin Zubimendi so badly12:41Why this Man United team could genuinely get relegatedWell Enough04:28NHS doctor reveals his top tips for dealing with frustrating GP visits42:33Dr Karan Rajan: Are ‘leaky gut’ and ‘cortisol face’ real?35:47Deliciously Ella founder on why we’re in a ‘fruit and veg crisis’42:11Joe Wicks on his controversial ‘Killer’ protein bar documentaryMore Well Enough01:05Joe Wicks on the moment he decided to become a ‘phone-free dad’41:50Dr Alex George and therapist Anna Mathur on how to feel happier48:45Alice Liveing on the dark side of fitness influencers40:57Millie Mackintosh on the true cost of alcoholTravel Smart07:11The TravelSmart guide to perfect summer escapes 08:32London’s secret spots: A local’s guide to visiting the capital05:45Mauritius vs Maldives: Which is the paradise island for you?05:35How to escape the crowds on an Italy holidayMore Travel Smart08:02The Mediterranean escape with something for all the family06:42The first-timer’s guide to South America05:23How to have a luxury holiday for less with TravelSmart07:08The TravelSmart guide to MalaysiaWorld of Trouble01:02:38‘Putin’s whole life revolves around war – he’s manipulating Trump’02:08Former MI6 chief says Britain must get ready for war08:31Washed Away: A city under siege and a country in climate chaos59:36UK’s most senior army officer on Ukraine, Iraq and breaking the rulesMore World of Trouble51:21David Miliband: Democracy is in retreat amid growing global conflictDrive Smart07:40The Updated 2025 Nissan Micra That No One Expected!08:56How This Car Gets Amazing Aerodynamics With Hidden Features!13:49Fiat Grande Panda EV Review – Nostalgia, Recharged10:57What Makes the Genesis GV70 Electrified So Special?More Drive Smart07:53Is MINI John Cooper Works the Most Fun Electric Car?19:31Bentley CEO reveals secrets of EV plans04:07Skoda Enyaq Updated: What’s New in 2025?11:19The Classic Renault 4 Just Got a MASSIVE Electric UpgradeMoney Smart02:20SponsoredGabriel Nussbaum on five money habits worth starting in 202602:49SponsoredSanta-approved budgeting: The guide to a smarter Christmas02:50SponsoredSaving or investing? Ask your future self
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