Confused driver 'parks' car in Paris metro station

[Surya Gayatri]

Source: BBC News

A confused driver has ended up trapping his car on the steps of a Paris metro station, after mistaking it for the entrance to an underground car park.

"There's a sign saying 'Haussmann Parking' right in front... I made a mistake," the driver - identified only as Johan - told the AFP news agency.

The 26-year-old managed to brake in time to stop the vehicle, leaving the back wheels sticking out.

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A member of staff at a local restaurant was quoted by AFP as saying that a similar incident took place at the site about five years ago.

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-17829438

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Bwaaahaaaaa! I go past this metro station several times a week, but have never seen anything this hilarious!

This incident is sure to be used as a political metaphor in the highly-charged atmosphere of the presidential elections going on at the moment.

There's a good video at the link.

[trusty elf]

1. Quelle dumb-ass! :-D

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[Surya Gayatri]

2. Wow, the poor guy will never live this down...

and he wasn't even drunk, according to police!

[snooper2]

5. Why did you post the wrong picture?

didn't feel like clicking the link?

[Tx4obama]

3. Yes, the VIDEO was good :) n/t

[FailureToCommunicate]

4. "The driver was later asked by French police to do an alcohol test, which he passed."

Of course he did, it was still morning.

Did the police check if he was on his 'smart' phone?

[Surya Gayatri]

7. Now, there's a question!...technically, it's

illegal in France to drive while phoning or texting.

But, as a scooter rider, I see first hand how the law is flaunted by drivers and police on a daily basis.

[Roland99]

6. Le whoops

[Liberal_in_LA]

8. yikes. embarrassing