cars vs deep water including a double decker bus and BMW, police and fire brigade turn up to assist

[@fus149hammer5]

This isn't an example of the "We're all doomed" scenario screamed at us by climate change zealots it's an example of councils and water/sewage companies welching on their responsibilities to clean and maintain the drains and dredge rivers and a good example of what happens when you build on flood plains and sell off reservoirs for housing. If the water had somewhere to go we wouldn't be having all this flooding.

[@David-xp7sr]

Absolutely but people who drive unmodified vehicles, at speed, through water of unknown depth are still, as the caption says, all stupid, sometimes lucky. I don't include brave because they are too stupid to know the risk.

[@fus149hammer5]

@David-xp7sr Yup. You see idiots actually going to places to drive BMW,'s and mercs through flooded roads, getting stuck and writing off their expensive cars. Of course their insurance isn't going to pay out .

[@PenisMcWhirtar]

I see the ruddy health & safety brigade are out in force today. You voted for them so PUT up or SHUT up. L😅L!!!

[@Sparky68M]

The East Sussex Highways don't lift any drain gullies any more to suck out the crap that goes down them, lucky if they hoover the leaves off the surface,

[@bowler58.7]

Under this railway bridge has always flooded in heavy rain, if you look carefully at the video on the right hand side you will see a black and white sign clearly showing the depth of water as at least 3 feet. It’s the idiots behind the wheel that cause the problem . TURN ROUND AND FIND ANOTHER WAY, BECAUSE THERE IS ONE.

[@neilbrownexplores1293]

I loved it when that lady puts her umbrella up walking through 3 feet of water

[@urbanrot]

🤣

[@urbanrot]

It was a good laugh down there wasn't it mate 🤣

[@nickpapadatos5263]

She does not want to get her hair wet

[@radders261]

Indeed. It just highlights the stupidity of the people!

[@margaretdrew2844]

Well she didn’t want to get her hair wet ❤

[@danebrewer10]

Wouldn't it be amazing if there was a stick with markings on it to show how deep the water is before people drive into it.....

[@urbanrot]

😅

[@ruthiebabe3638]

Like the one on the right that tells you it's 3' deep! 😂 It should be bigger really with flashing lights so people can see it!

[@urbanrot]

@@ruthiebabe3638 bmw drivers still won't pay any attention tbf

[@Maryn78]

Those dept markings are on site. But BMW drivers don't care how deep it is, they will go through it anyway.

[@Bond2025]

Those type of drivers need eye tests and a medical by their GP as they are *NOT* fit to drive. if they can't see water, warning signs or work out how it might cause damage or they will get stranded - imagine how many other things they are clueless about and how they put themselves and others in danger every day.

[@daffyduk77]

I like how when the bus door opens, a whole load of water comes sloshing out. Must have been fun for the passengers, holding their feet in the air maybe 🙂

[@hralph71]

Well I was upstairs

[@XXXSHARONOXXX]

[@Steve14ps]

Been on a bus going through a flood, had to do a brake test before continuing.

[@tedthesailor172]

The driver was wearing wellingtons...

[@urbanrot]

@tedthesailor172 I don't think they helped as the water was up to his waist

[@stephenbull8962]

At least they were under the bridge, out of the rain.😂😂

[@urbanrot]

Kept the top half the cars dry at least 🤣

[@andregriffiths263]

​@@urbanrot 😂

[@thecurrantbun]

Watched many clips on cars attempting to drive through 3 feet of water. Little do people know that the air intake is very low to the ground and has just sucked up a lot of water, through a paper air filter and all sucked into the engine, which then stops due to hydrostatic lock and wet electrics. Unfortunately, a high percentage are BMW drivers, who must seemingly think that they’re indestructible. Loved the bus opening and a ton of water runs out.

[@b_altmann]

Top of the engine, actually. That’s why it’s important not to create a wave going over the bonnet.

[@thecurrantbun]

What’s top of the engine? The air filter housing is, but the air intake is much lower down, hence how the BMW stalled. @@b_altmann

[@nickbrown6457]

BMW drivers expect their superiority and arrogance will get them through the flood. After all, they're better and more deserving than water.

[@michaeld5888]

@@thecurrantbun My car from the VW group has open flanges down the side of the radiator which looks as though there is some attempt to pre-heat the input air even though the actual intake is high. I would be wary of putting any water through the lower scoop at speed as it could easily wash up the flanges. The manual says clearly to avoid water ingress: determine the water depth which must not exceed the lower beam; drive at maximum walking speed otherwise a wave may build up; never stop in water, not to drive backwards and never stop the engine. I suppose once the engine stops and the muddy water flows in it is scratch one catalytic converter in addition to the bent/broken con rods and valves. I would think any warranty claim would easily be dismissed and then there is the temptation to lie to insurers which if found out would have serious consequences. Amazing how with all the hardship in the country there are still people who can so casually throw away these expensive cars to try and save a bit of time.

[@mista5796]

@@michaeld5888there definitely would be no attempt to ‘pre heat the air’ The engine wants cool air. The cooler the better

[@andy81e12]

At least the passenger lady in blue from the submerged BMW had an umbrella with her…. 😆😆

[@bengregers]

Great video! I’ll be taking a trip down myself at some point 😊👍🏼

[@urbanrot]

Thank you 😊

[@Law_Abiding_Citizen_ok]

Don’t wanna get his trainers wet but sat on a £12,000 car written off😂

[@cassiacruickshank8313]

My brother had a new jacket and some Jordan’s don’t blame him 😂

[@wordreet]

I read that Land Rovers have the air intake in the top of the wheel arch above the internal plastic splash guard. So 2.5 feet deep water shouldn't be a problem, for a Land Rover. But driving through water too fast in any car, SUV or 4x4, can rip plastics and even front number plates off. Walking pace is the thing!

[@markbro4427]

There are breathers on the front and rear diffs as well which people forget about. These need extended with some hose if going through deep water, a cheap mod that could save some serious damage to your drive.

[@davebroster8930]

The term is bow wave, been deep on many green lanes/ river crosses where no one else would go 😂

[@davebroster8930]

@@markbro4427 done that 🤣

[@DWillis7]

900mm wading depth without a snorkel on Defenders, Range Rovers and I think Discos too

[@mrkrisps4489]

Back in the old days, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Defender and Discovery all have air intake on the side so water can go straight through the grill, very few non Land Rover cars have this, however in the new 2023 LR lineup, only the Defender has this, the latest Range Rovers don’t but rumour has it that it’s now inside the pillars, how true this is, I have no idea. But in terms of old wheel arch intake, only new Defenders have this which is a shame such a brilliant creation is being phased out. Lorries used to have their intake above the cab but not anymore, however buses still have a high air intake (on the upper deck at the rear) if you want a vehicle to go though deep water in 🤣🤣

[@markbro4427]

What was that BMW driver thinking.....theres even a sign showing the water depth🙄. I have a slightly raised Suzuki Grand Vitara, high air intake and extended diff breather pipes that could go through that but i wouldnt even attempt 3 feet depth.

[@colinlavery625]

BMW driver ... that explains everything !!!!

[@AMPLEDOCK]

It’s probably safe to say that’s probably the only time that land river had been used to its off roading potential in its whole life 😆

[@jtbtabimono]

2:49 With that speed, I am amazed how that Toyota RAV4 made it!!

[@Andy-df5fj]

It must have a very high and protected air intake. I thought he would hydrolock for sure.

[@markbro4427]

​@@Andy-df5fjit's just high, it's a d4-d diesel.....the air filter is right on top of the engine with a vent on the bonnet, he just slowed down in time otherwise he'd have made a bigger wave into his vent. A petrol model wouldn't have made it, it's intake is around mid bumper height.

[@johncummins3860]

@@markbro4427 no it isn't, that's the intercooler - the air inlet is behind the headlight - Evan more amazing !!!

[@oceandrive7283]

The electrics will probably be damaged- water would probably hit some ecu control unit somewhere.

[@nicnak4475]

It's a Toyota ! 🤣

[@andyjs72]

I was out early on Friday morning and that bridge was on my route.. Water wasn't as bad as this!, but even so I didn't risk it... Alternative route is a couple of extra minutes...

[@MikeEves]

The bus driver thought it was a good idea to drive a low slung bus with gaping holes through a massive flood. Professional drivers......

[@crossy1711]

OR MAYBE HE JUST KNEW WHAT THE BUS IS CAPABLE OF, HIGH POSITION ENGINE IN A BAY AT THE REAR ,AS A BUS DRIVER I DEAL WITH A LOT OF PEOPLE WHO KNOW BETTER EVERYDAY..........

[@danielshakesheff2223]

The Bus Driver Was A She@@crossy1711

[@colinmiller5502]

Yeh,and a lot of muppets who couldn't drive nails into wood​ who think they know it all ,keep on bussing😂@@crossy1711

[@alanpontet1671]

@@crossy1711 clearly not, since it clearly wasn't capable of this one. Is it company policy to drive through floods? Now he's stranded his passengers and damaged the bus. I wonder how many passengers called him a pillock and asked for their fare to be refunded?

[@trainboy52w3st3rn]

I work at that depot, it was a she. And that bus didn't move for a week afterwards​@@alanpontet1671

[@kentvespa]

It ironic that the bus is on the Wave route

[@urbanrot]

That's brilliant 👏 🤣

[@johntate5050]

Whenever I watch these flood videos & bad driver videos, there's always a BMW driver....ALWAYS!

[@danielsellers8707]

Same with all the TV / online police footage - the police say about BMW drivers & they drive them🙂

[@glenjoshuawattsjoshua520]

It's always BMW drivers isn't it, must think their car's can drive across water or something 😆😆🤣🤣

[@PJvaleting]

Couldn’t have put it better myself well said 😂😂😂 @7:30 Umbrella up whilst standing in flood water 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 brilliant

[@CharlesDickson-nv2ol]

The Landrover Defender has a wading depth limit capable of dealing with 3ft which is the depth of that flood if driven slowly.

[@markbro4427]

It would most likely go through ok but would you really want a car full of water, carpet would take forever to dry out.

[@DWillis7]

@@markbro4427 The doors are sealed so water doesn't get in

[@grahamwishart4832]

3 feet attempted in a BMW 320! Unbelievable...the older generation eh!

[@llamedosr7843]

These people make all our insurance more expensive

[@ScratchyBaws]

It's like listening to The Chuckle Brothers in the background.

[@urbanrot]

🤣

[@271chrissy]

I just saw a bus driver go through 3 feet of water with passengers on the bus. Not only risking every ones safety ..but also causing the damage to the bus. Is she for real.

[@MikeEves]

but she's a professional...

[@271chrissy]

@@MikeEves LOL thats not what her boss thinks.

[@DMITRY_____]

​@@271chrissyгосподи,кто там кого опасности подвергал? Какой ущерб автобусу😂😂😂?

[@markbrown351]

​@@MikeEvescould easily be a relief or new driver to the area and wasn't aware of the depth of said water??? You seem by your replies in other posts about bus drivers being professional, for which they're since they hold a DQC

[@acecolin52]

Had one on Thursday near Beamish, the Ladd was in his car crying. I stopped to ask if he was ok and round the corner was a big flood. He’d gone through to fast and car cut out, he had no breakdown cover. I drove through it low speed no issues. Some people need educating on how to drive to the conditions.

[@keithmatthews9043]

And why the need for sirens is beyond me 😂😂

[@pedtrog6443]

Even if you make it through without destroying the motor, it's probably going to takes weeks to get the carpets dry again

[@SB-pr3gk]

Not to mention forever having electrical faults as many cars modules are in the foot well and or under seating….it boggles my mind everytime I see people do this haha

[@chaosflower4892]

and lots of rust...

[@nigelcox1451]

If you make an insurance claim, it will be written off. As well as a lifetime of electrical issues, the biggest issue is mould. Water gets in everywhere, takes a very long time to dry, meanwhile it becomes a health hazard.

[@ruthiebabe3638]

I drove through flood water many years ago and was left with giant mushrooms growing in the footwell! It's not worth all the damage it causes! 😊

[@SB-pr3gk]

@@ruthiebabe3638 very organic of you tho…free toppings 🤮

[@callugov8574]

Found it funny at 8:25 when the people are climbing out the BMW, you can see 4 cars with their headlights on all side by side staring at the BMW just watching this all unfold like it's a drive in Cinema

[@urbanrot]

🤣

[@RichardHuge]

Good name for the bus, wave, with pictures of waves on it 😂

[@urbanrot]

🤣

[@nigelcox1451]

The lad on the roof? Was he expecting to wait until the water subsided? Did he bring sandwiches? Then the bloke, just stood waist deep in dirty water. Even waiting for recovery, best done out of the water. The depth board is clear, showing 3'. Some boating lakes are shallower. The floating RAV probably saved it, preventing sinking too deep.

[@cassiacruickshank8313]

My brother just didn’t want to ruin his shoes and new jacket 😂

[@witton6475]

I wonder how many insurance companies watch these videos to catch those people who clearly drive outside of their insurance cover?

[@daffyduk77]

8:25 - "there's always one" - hardly a surprise 🙂

[@ek8710]

Why does the bus have a police siren lol Also how many hydrolocked cars?!

[@heene]

It was the attack alarm set off by the water soaking the electrics.

[@garrickclark3965]

That bus driver took a risk eh. His boss wouldn't have been happy if that big rig broke down eh

[@DannyWood7989]

5:50 Slow and steady wins the race.

[@micktopraf2872]

I suspect the bus driver gets a warning if not sacked , damaging the bus putting passengers at risk .

[@karlsmith5565]

Definitely. What a doughnut

[@Graeme-C]

bus drivers arent allowed to deviate from their route unless given prior authorisation and directions, there might not have been a safer alternative, that couldve been the highest railway bridge for a double decker to get under. The alarm going off is the attack alarm which sits knee level i suspect the driver has hit it by mistake when she felt water and lifted her leg out the way and hit it.

[@urbanrot]

@Graeme-C I heard the female bus driver on the phone say she didn't get the memo the route had changed

[@micktopraf2872]

@@Graeme-C the road was flooded 🤔 the safe think to have done was err Stop and call in for instructions .

[@adienowed6366]

These clips continue to show the utter stupidity of many drivers who have not the faintest idea of the damage they can all so easily do to their vehicle. The bus driver was a complete idiot,because had they failed with that attempt,the vehicle would have been marooned in the deepest part of the flood,making recovery difficult and putting passengers at risk. Brave doesn't come into it-idiocy is a more appropriate word.

[@reviewmaster4x467]

Congratulations to the bus driver....thats how you get through the deep but it dose sure look like some passengers weren't impressed 😅😅😅

[@retinaquester]

A "professional " driver going into a puddle that deep without seeing if any of the sewer-cover are gone should be re leaved from duties. If you can't spot a hazard while looking at it, you shouldn't be driving a bus full of passengers.

[@alexh3974]

Thr bus is wrecked likely. Passengers stuck. If it broke down they hay to walk out... Theirs nonwinner for passengers

[@vjary8142]

well captured, others have filmed similar but never seen this in Sussex, unfortunately some people don't know how to drive through water and when NOT to do it. Funny thing will be when they make an insurance claim and the insurer says NO.

[@silentwitness247]

Ooo-er, the water came over my floor, now my floor is wet! And even my engine has stopped working. They didn’t teach me that in bus driver school.

[@nicnak4475]

Love the Toyota Motorboat ! 🤣

[@TRS-Tech]

I bet that lady at the end was so glad she had an umbrella to keep her dry 😂

[@alanpontet1671]

One of those drivers has called the Fire Brigade on 999. This is not an emergency - it's an humanitarian service and which is chargeable. I'd like to have heard the fire officer give them the options: "You can walk out and arrange recovery or, we can get you out and you'll get a bill from the county council - we could have been attending a real emergency somewhere."

[@davidhowe6905]

Noticed the bus called at Pevensey - I spent many childhood holidays there; thanks for the nostalgia moment!

[@urbanrot]

You're welcome

[@netzombiee646]

Vehicles with rear engines do exceedingly well in these situations

[@jim-bob-outdoors]

Very local to me. Nice to see some local footage on YT.

[@jamieg5419]

I don't know what it is with drivers of certain German cars, but they really have no clue

[@Gaz69erwilson]

I saw the flooding through there last week (not as deep) and I sat in my van at 6 30 am thinking should I risk it just under a foot and I took it slow and srlteady. Never would I attempt this! I had to turn back and go home in my village of hampden park yesterday! Never seen the roads this bad.

[@DavidJohnson-rj8zu]

what a load of barclay bankers

[@brianreed1451]

insurance companies aint going to pay out for stupidity and it must be causing problems for the people in those houses with the wash

[@e1pbsed]

is this a stage where a person should pay the cost of the emergency services for driving into a flood? I did laugh though when she got out and put up her umbrella

[@djtaylorutube]

Yep, they should have a card payment terminal with them. I don't know why that warranted rescue, just walk out. Ridiculous!

[@manoo422]

Presumable the last 2 idiots thought the best way to drive through water is as fast as possible...and filled their engines with water!!

[@elizabethrowlands9419]

rusty brakes , bent conrods and ruined cat exhausts !

[@terrijames4909]

I know these buses and I recognise the driver, i’m impressed that she got through. 😂 did it carry on or did it go out of service? The panic alarms go off all the time especially along Hastings seafront after the rain 😂

[@countmurcielago9802]

P45 when you get back to bus depot 😂😂

[@dalepinney5001]

Proof if ever proof was needed of the sheer arrogance of BMW drivers

[@JohnWicksdogwalker]

Arrogance, or idiocy? 🤣

[@patrickgowar2234]

Not surprising that the reliable old Toyota RAV made it through even though it floated at some point

[@djmossssomjd8496]

That silly bugger at the end is about my age. I'm 70 with a 16 year old Focus and I wouldn't even consider trying to drive through 3' of water!!

[@Dave-ko2pr]

Will the car insurance cover this ?

[@flane2973]

Pt. 2 pls

[@Theaggressivesalad]

What was that irritating alarm that was going on the bus for the 1st 2mins of the video?

[@urbanrot]

It was the attack alarm that's fitted to busses these days, water must have got into the electric compartment

[@danielsellers8707]

@@urbanrot It sounds like emergency vehicle sirens🙂

[@felixalbion]

There is always at least one arrogant BMW or Audi driver.😂

[@alexeatonexploresamerica5511]

That's stunning the blue vehicle survived the flood and is floating how often do you see that

[@michaelyates5976]

Although a vehicle manages to get through it okay, they still have the problem of getting rid of the water that seeps through the door gaps. And the drying out the carpets etc.

[@H_o_a_X.]

BMW Drivers say no more!

[@gdll9247]

I thought it looked familiar. I was in Bexhill a week ago last Friday and I use this route home. A helpful person had parked a car to make sure drivers were warned in the dark. The next bridge along was also flooded so I had to go back into the town.

[@danielsellers8707]

I notice it's the Wave bus that got flooded🙂

[@felixalbion]

I have not seen any electric cars try and get through floods. I wonder how well they would fare.😂😂

[@michaelclarkson2218]

With an EV one good thing is that the flood water will put out the fire ! 🙂

[@lionheart1916]

the mind boggles!!!

[@Dave-ko2pr]

Did they call out the RNLI ?

[@colosnavi]

I wanna see the rescue 😂😅😂

[@Heremenow497]

And the tesla turns round 😂😂😂😂

[@hralph71]

That was me with my coat on earlier

[@jamlarna]

The first defender that stopped 😅 that's exactly what it's made for , it's rated at 3 feet wading,the post said 2.8/9 feet ,he would have been fine 🤔

[@daiashthomas]

Go on the Rav4 💪🏽 😂.

[@urbanrot]

🤣

[@ricardoascensaotheoriginal]

The driver is very inexperienced, this bus has ferry lift and the water never went over the wheel arches. The driver should have lifted the bus enter slow and it would perfectly fine. The driver is so inexperienced that doesn’t know how to turn off the assault alarm had to call the garage.

[@johnyashm4191]

If only they built cars like they used too. Even when a manual gearbox car cut out, you could still put in 1st gear, let the clutch up and turn the key to keep starter engaged to get you a good few meters further. Plus you could most likely repair it yourself afterwards for a 100 times less than it would cost you now. Whos laughing now. .

[@hralph71]

Urban rot I can't take the fame anymore 😂😂 129 thousand views in a week because of the bus. You were in the right place right time

[@urbanrot]

It's mad isn't it... never in a million years would I think this would have 10 thousand views let alone surpass 125 thousand 🫨 I'm really grateful to everyone that's viewed, liked, commented and shared this video Thank you guys 👏😊

[@philipsleddenhouston6764]

Even if those cars made it with engine running fine they would still have taken water in through the bulkhead and through the doors because both are never completely watertight

[@belfasta]

Thing is we all pay for these fools through are insurance

[@corpgl7967]

3:43 No joke, it's Toyota.

[@Roblox_Lover2.0]

The people on the bus be like: 👁️👄👁️

[@urbanrot]

🤣

[@REDLINERUNNER]

Why did alarm activate on bus?

[@urbanrot]

My guess it water got into the electrical components and tripped the alarm, it was really loud that thing

[@myway1676]

If everyone in this country drove around in the old style land rovers or Helix 4x4s i.e. the ones with the pipe on the front just near the drivers side of the car, i kid ya not no one would ever get stuck in flood water

[@jamjardj1974]

The first Land Rover driver needs to take his car back to the dealer and give up his licence.

[@tedthesailor172]

Most of the drivers seemed pretty sensible...

[@tonygee9700]

No such thing as a sensible driver in Bexhill-on-Sea

[@Leehuss5582]

WHY do always BMW drivers scratch their heads while sitting in car waist high full of water.....

[@urbanrot]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@SPPhotography89]

Why did that SUV back up when it could have gone well with its engine intake higher than the surface of the water.

[@timjoseman1643]

bexhill on sea that. 2 cars currently stuck in it lol

[@urbanrot]

Are they still there 😳 🤣

[@mrsoikawa]

Apart from the last 2, most of the drivers here seem to drive through floods a lot better than the ones at Rufford. They don't go in gunning the engine but stop revving when they hit the water, let momentum take them through the ford, then drive out, is that right?

[@leso204]

good advertisement for a discovery that did not like to get it's feet wet ........

[@ianclampin103]

I really don't understand people, they must drive in a dream not paying attention. There's even a sign showing the depth in this case. At least the lady brought her umbrella ☔

[@blackcoffee13]

It must be easy for the municipality to just put up water meters, instead of doing something about the problem! ​

[@Dadopŕsoblueboots]

No one dredges the rivers. On one cleans the drains.

[@andrewstorm8240]

What on earth is a bus doing pure negligence

[@a.r1941]

Ist nicht ihr ernst😢 die dumme Frau spannt wirklich noch den Regenschirm auf und ist schon komplett nass bis zum Arsch😅😅😅😅 10:10

[@geoffreycodnett6570]

Just protecting the hard do!

[@paulegner7653]

Im a twat and iv just written my car off . what mr insurance man your not going to pay out .oh shit 😂

[@danielsellers8707]

I notice it's the Wave bus🙂

[@s1914]

Blimey I’m off to buy a RAV4! 😱😱

[@urbanrot]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@benjaminhanke79]

Trying to drive through this alone is stupid. Trying to drive through this with passengers is just irresponsible. I didn't except that BMW had people on the backseat.

[@delhog6161]

You should have shouted you can’t park there sir😂😂😂😂 well what do you expect from a bmw driver

[@adriancressy8363]

the bus floor got a good cleaning. I'm surprised she didn't flood the engine compartment and air filter with water

[@urbanrot]

Think the engines are at the back of the bus so the water would have been pushed away from the back end as she came through it

[@chrisprince2946]

Air intake is like 5ft up on that bus

[@jasinere35]

isnt this the result of a blocked gully you can see the water flowing onto the road