Car falls 20 metres off road

Two women had a narrow escape after their car fell 20 meters down a valley.

The car came off the road on a hairpin turn near the town of Ilanz in canton Graubünden and tumbled down the mountain, crashing through trees on the way down before coming to a stop.

The 19-year-old driver was with a friend. They were able to call emergency services themselves. 

They were taken to hospital for checks – but only had minor injuries. 

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