Half of flood fatalities involve cars. Despite recent rescues, many fail to respect water's power. It's time for better safety training.
It is sobering to realise that around half of all the people who die in floods in this country are either trapped in cars or killed in collisions caused by fast-flowing water. All too often, South African motorists fail to respect the power of water. Some are arrogant, believing that in their tough SUV or 4×4 vehicle, they are immune to the laws of physics.
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