Overview
- The delivery vehicle became stuck in mud near Southend after being routed toward Foulness Island via the tide-exposed Broomway.
- The driver left the van before the tide came in, reported the incident to Amazon, and was unharmed.
- Amazon arranged a local farmer to recover the van, which was pulled out the following afternoon.
- HM Coastguard warned the route is unsuitable for vehicles and is typically traversed only by those highly familiar with the tidal flats.
- Residents reported this was the second similar misrouting within a week, with local coverage noting online maps can make the path appear driveable and some reports citing Amazon’s in-house navigation.