Tue May 21 11:39:43 SAST 2013
Tue May 21 11:39:43 SAST 2013

Man drives car down Paris Metro stairs in search of parking

Apr 24, 2012 | Sapa-AFP | 7 comments

A Parisian man drove his car down the steps of a Metro station in central Paris, mistaking the entrance for that of a parking garage.

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"There's a sign saying 'Haussmann Parking' right in front (of the Metro entrance), and ... I made a mistake," the distraught driver said, nothing that the entrance was nearly level with the street.

"Luckily there was no one on the stairs," said the 26-year-old, who gave his name only as Johan. No one was hurt, and the car, a Dacia Duster, also escaped damage.

As he was driving slowly he managed to brake in time to stop the car, leaving the back wheels on the level.

A crowd of rubber-neckers formed quickly to snap pictures of the car poised partway down the stairs.

Police were quick to give Johan an alcohol test, which he passed.

An employee of a nearby restaurant said a similar incident took place at the site four or five years ago.

   

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Apr 25, 2012

Shredder

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Apr 25, 2012

WordofGod

crazy! crazy! crazy!
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Apr 25, 2012

moemish

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Apr 25, 2012

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whyte pupil they call it adventure
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Apr 25, 2012

Papage

He must be a South African in Paris. we do crazy things at times.
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Apr 25, 2012

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f I was a lady I'd marry da guy crazy ppl r funny
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