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Car splash: Motorist drives into resort swimming pool

July 05, 2017
A car is pictured in a swimming pool at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort in Colorado Springs on Tuesday in this picture obtained from social media. - AFP
A car is pictured in a swimming pool at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort in Colorado Springs on Tuesday in this picture obtained from social media. - AFP



COLORADO SPRINGS - A Colorado woman sent her car plunging to the bottom of a swimming pool after reportedly putting her foot on the accelerator instead of the brake. The accident happened at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort country club in Colorado Springs on Tuesday. Reports said the car hit another vehicle and drove at up to 60mph (97km/h) up a hill, through a fence and into the pool. The driver, who is in her 70s, was rescued from the car by passersby. Reports said she is not seriously injured but is being monitored in hospital. The Gazette newspaper in Colorado Springs said she is likely to face charges for dangerous driving. The newspaper and local television networks said a mistake with the pedals was likely to be the cause. - Agencies


July 05, 2017
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