A pregnant mother has spoken of her miraculous survival after her car flipped multiple times in a terrifying motorway crash that left her fearing for her unborn baby's life.
Bella Culley, who is 21 weeks pregnant, was driving her grey Peugeot 208 on the M62 near Howden, East Yorkshire, when the vehicle suddenly left the carriageway and somersaulted down an embankment in a heart-stopping incident.
The 25-year-old recalled the terrifying moments: "I remember the car flipping and just thinking, 'This is it'. I was convinced I was going to die. All I could think about was my baby."
Emergency services rushed to the scene after the shocking accident, which saw the vehicle sustain catastrophic damage. Miraculously, Bella managed to escape serious injury, though she was taken to hospital for urgent checks on her unborn child.
Miracle on the Motorway
Doctors confirmed the incredible news that her baby had survived the traumatic ordeal unharmed. "When they told me my baby was okay, I just broke down in tears," Bella emotionally shared. "It's an absolute miracle."
The young mother-to-be has since been discharged from hospital but continues to be monitored closely by medical professionals. She expressed overwhelming gratitude to the emergency services who attended the scene, describing them as "absolute angels."
Community Support Floods In
Since sharing images of the devastating crash on social media, Bella has been inundated with messages of support from well-wishers amazed by her survival story.
"The response has been overwhelming," she said. "So many people have reached out to check on me and the baby. It's really helped me through this traumatic experience."
Police are investigating the circumstances that led to the single-vehicle accident on the major Yorkshire motorway. The incident serves as a stark reminder of how quickly ordinary journeys can turn into life-threatening situations.
Bella concluded: "I'll never take life for granted again. Every day with my baby will be a blessing after this."
