On February 16, 2026, an Amazon delivery van became stuck in the intertidal mudflats of The Broomway near Foulness Island after reportedly following GPS directions.
The Broomway is a historic path that’s only exposed at low tide — and it’s infamous for its extremely soft ground and rapidly changing conditions. It’s often described as one of the most dangerous routes in the country.
Fortunately, the driver and occupants were able to get out safely.
Local authorities and coastguards supervised the vehicle’s recovery, while Amazon is reviewing the incident and exploring steps to prevent similar navigation errors in the future.
A reminder that sometimes… GPS doesn’t know best.
On February 16, 2026, an Amazon delivery van became stuck in the intertidal mudflats of The Broomway near Foulness Island after reportedly following GPS directions.
The Broomway is a historic path that’s only exposed at low tide — and it’s infamous for its extremely soft ground and rapidly changing conditions. It’s often described as one of the most dangerous routes in the country.
Fortunately, the driver and occupants were able to get out safely.
Local authorities and coastguards supervised the vehicle’s recovery, while Amazon is reviewing the incident and exploring steps to prevent similar navigation errors in the future.
A reminder that sometimes… GPS doesn’t know best.
Language
VN
French
Spanish
Portuguese
Deutsch
Turkish
Dutch
Italiano
Russian
Romaian
Portuguese (Brazil)
Greek
Arabic