An Amazon delivery van became stranded on the Broomway, a dangerous medieval path in Essex, England, after the driver followed GPS directions to reach Foulness Island in 2026.
In 2026, an Amazon delivery van became stranded on the Broomway, a six-mile walking path in Essex, southeast England, after the driver followed GPS directions to reach Foulness Island, a restricted military testing area. The HM Coastguard Southend received a call on Sunday morning about the stranded vehicle. The driver was able to exit the van safely, and Amazon arranged for a nearby farmer to recover the vehicle from the mud flats. The Broomway is considered one of the most treacherous paths in Britain, historically nicknamed 'The Doomway' by Edwardian newspapers, and is thought to have caused over 100 deaths over hundreds of years. The path is only accessible during low tide and features disorienting sea fog and quicksand. While still technically a public road classified as a byway where road-legal vehicles can legally drive, it is highly not recommended for vehicles. Amazon declined to comment on specifics but confirmed the driver was safe and that they were investigating the incident.
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