Police have released shocking footage of a car skidding on ice, flying into the air and flipping multiple times before landing onto its roof
CCTV footage from a narrow country lane shows a silver Citroen Saxo skidding 90 degrees before hitting the grass verge and somersaulting out of control.
According to Sussex Police, the driver, a woman in her 20s, suffered only minor injuries but 'it could have been far worse'.
Icy conditions: CCTV footage from a narrow country lane shows a silver Citroen Saxo losing control and skidding 90 degrees
Mid-flight: The vehicle skids 90 degrees before hitting the grass verge and flipping over
Sergeant Dan Pitcher said: 'We would urge all motorists to take care on the roads around Sussex, particularly in the icy conditions when some areas can be unpredictable.
'Listen out for road noise - if this disappears at any stage, it may mean you are driving on ice.
'Also, remember to be aware of microclimates - this is where the road surface may be cooler in certain places, for example on a bridge or in an area which is obviously higher up or more exposed to the elements.
'With the ground being cooler, this could potentially lead to ice on the road.
'It is advisable that if you are involved in a collision, if you are able to, stand well away from the vehicle and in a position that you are not going to be compromised by vehicles losing control at the same location.'
The shocking crash happened last Thursday morning, in Alfriston, East Sussex, just seconds after another car left the road after skidding on the same patch of ice.
The Met Office is predicting sub-zero temperatures across much of the country tonight, with frost and ice remaining until well into the rush-hour for some parts.
Dangerous: The shocking crash happened last Thursday morning, in Alfriston, East Sussex, just seconds after another car left the road after skidding on the same patch of ice
Sent flying: The young female motorist suffered only minor injuries but 'it could have been far worse'
Freezing: The Met Office is predicting sub-zero temperatures across much of the country tonight, with frost and ice remaining until well into the rush-hour for some parts
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