Tourist wedges car in narrow alley after taking wrong turn on Greek island
A bungling tourist has wedged a Nissan Micra between two walls down a narrow side street.
The unnamed holidaymaker took a wrong turn in the hire car.
The determined driver tried to fix their error by carrying on.
But they just made matters worse, completely trapping the vehicle between both walls.
The occupants were unable to get out the door or even the windows.
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There was no sunroof on the tiny white hatchback so they had to clamber out of the boot.
It happened while they were visiting the idyllic village of Mesaria, on the isle of Santorini, Greece.
A Mesaria Council spokesperson said: “We contacted the rental office and it is expected to be removed.
The incident happened on the Greek island of Santorini (Getty Images)“Due to the bank holiday and extremely difficult spot, it may not be possible to remove it immediately.”
It is unclear if the tourist faces a possible fine for their holiday mishap.
A similar incident happened in a nearby street in Mesaria several years ago.
Many old towns and villages in Europe have narrow streets and alleyways that were never designed to accommodate motor vehicles.
Meanwhile, in the UK a suburban road in a genteel seaside resort has become known as Britain's worst for potholes after a whopping 21 of them were found in a 220-yard stretch.
The uneven section of Petersfield Road in Bournemouth, Dorset, is 'falling apart' with one pothole every 10 yards on average.
It has been labelled a safety hazard for cyclists and motorists, with road users swerving at the last minute to avoid them.
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Some drivers even mount the pavements to stop the potholes damaging their vehicles in an area with four schools, making it dangerous for pedestrians.
Resident Alexandra Stevens, 61, a retired primary school teacher, said she fears 'going over her handlebars' every time she cycles on the road.
She said: "I use this road often if I'm going into town or into church and it's quite a poor road.
"I'm quite surprised at how quickly it has deteriorated. They have got worse in the last couple of months.
"I cycle along the road and there are potholes every 10 metres, which is not right.
"The whole stretch of road is just falling apart and crumbling away.
"We're not halfway up a mountain. This is a residential area with schools."
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