Tow truck driver rescues motorist from ditch after spotting tyre marks
A tow truck operator noticed tyre marks on the road and discovered a driver trapped in a muddy ditch near Maramarua.
A tow truck driver spotted warning signs on the road near Maramarua on Friday night and investigated, finding a motorist trapped in a muddy ditch. The driver was able to pull the stranded motorist to safety. The incident has been attributed to what the tow truck operator described as fortunate timing.
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‘Divine intervention’: Sharp-eyed towie pulls trapped driver from muddy ditch
Mike Small said he knew something was wrong when he saw tyre marks on the road as he drove through Maramarua on Friday night.