BERLIN -- Police in western Germany say a novice driver escaped unharmed but her car was crushed after she inadvertently turned into the path of a convoy of British tanks.
Lippe police spokesman Lars Risserbusch said Tuesday the 18-year-old had apparently not seen the convoy when she made a left turn in front of it. The lead tank was unable to stop in time and the 62-ton main battle tank ploughed over the front of her Toyota hatchback.
The tanks, from a British base in nearby Paderborn, were travelling through a military manoeuvre area that is also open to public traffic on their way to training exercises Monday morning. Police estimate 12,000 euros' ($13,500) damage to the woman's car.
The tank was unscathed.
