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Headline: Land Rover's daring river crossing through village caught on camera
Caption: WORDS BYLINE: Charlotte Phillips Shocking footage shows the moment a silver Land Rover Discovery attempts to daringly drive through the River Darent. The vehicle was captured on camera slowly traversing through the water near Eynsford Bridge. The car is seen leaving the walkway and entering the river before struggling towards the ford crossing. It eventually manages to emerge before driving along the Riverside towards the A225. The chalk stream runs through the centre of the village, with the vehicle passing several businesses including The Plough Inn. A police spokesperson confirmed the force was contacted after a member of the public reported seeing the vehicle being driven through the river at around 8.30pm on Thursday (August 20). They added: “The vehicle had left the scene and an investigation is now underway into the circumstances.” ANYONE WITH INFORMATION THAT MAY ASSIST SHOULD CALL 01622 604100, QUOTING REFERENCE 20-1591. The Environment Agency has also been approached for comment. The ford, which is regularly flooded, is among the most photographed spots in Kent. It is not the first time vehicles have ended up in the water at the village ford. In February, a black Volvo had to be rescued after getting stuck next to the bridge. A month before, the fire service issued a warning after a Mini Cooper became stranded in the same ford. It prompted pleas for help from the emergency services to retrieve the vehicle from the flooded carriageway. Following the incident, the fire service reminded people not to drive or walk through floodwater. It added that such water is often deeper than it looks and there may be hazards hidden underneath the surface.
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PersonInImage: Emergency services at the scene near Eynsford Bridge in January after a Mini Cooper got stuck