paroolSep 10, 2026, 18:20

Mini car ends up in Lijnbaansgracht, driver uninjured

A microcar fell into the Lijnbaansgracht in Amsterdam on Thursday evening, but the driver managed to escape without any injuries. Emergency crews successfully retrieved the vehicle from the canal while a crowd of onlookers watched.

Emergency services were dispatched to the Lijnbaansgracht near the Rozengracht in Amsterdam on Thursday evening at approximately 7:00 PM after a microcar fell into the water. Upon the arrival of the fire department, the driver was already out of the vehicle and standing on the quay, suffering from wet clothing but otherwise uninjured. The incident attracted a significant number of onlookers who gathered to watch the recovery operation.

Firefighters utilized a tow truck to successfully hoist the small vehicle out of the canal. As the car was placed back onto the solid ground, the crowd of spectators reacted with applause. Despite the successful rescue, authorities have stated that the exact circumstances leading to the car ending up in the canal remain unknown at this time.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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