Woman rescued after car lands upside-down in Metairie canal
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: May 25, 2023
Everyone was okay
A woman is recovering after a traffic accident left her car upside-down in a Metairie canal on Wednesday. According to Accident.NEWS, the incident occurred around 2:15 p.m., when two cars crashed into each other at Veterans Boulevard and Club Drive near the interstate.
The crash resulted in one of the vehicles landing in a canal that separates east and westbound traffic on Veterans. The car was driven by a woman who had to be rescued from the water after the collision. She sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.
Emergency services were quick to respond, with multiple units from both Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office and Fire Department attending the scene. The second driver involved also suffered minor injuries due to airbag deployment.
Officials present at the scene confirmed that only two vehicles were involved in this accident, but further details surrounding it are currently unavailable. This is an ongoing story with updates expected as more information becomes available.
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Tags: AccidentNEWS, Traffic, Caraccident, Safetyfirst, Drivesafe, New Orleans, Louisiana, Metairie
Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- woman
- Vehicles:
- two cars
- State:
- Louisiana
- City:
- Metairie
- Location:
- Veterans Boulevard and Club Drive near the interstate
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-05-24
- Time of Incident:
- Around 2:15 p.m.
Veterans Boulevard and Club Drive near the interstate
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