Leicestershire Fire Service's Coalville crew has released photos of a car which rolled into a ditch after losing control at Bardon.

The images have been shown on social media as an opportunity to warn motorists about what could happen if care is not taken in poor weather conditions.

Driver and passenger were able to walk away from today's (Tuesday) incident, on the A511, without serious injury.

The fire service post reads: "Both appliances from Coalville have just attended a road traffic collision in Bardon where a vehicle lost control and ended up in a ditch.

"Driver and passenger walked away with no injuries.

Incident images: Coalville Fire Station

"How to drive in heavy rain - slow down. Reduce your speed and leave more space between you and the vehicle in front as stopping distances in rain are increased.

"Look out for large or fast-moving vehicles creating spray which reduces visibility.

"Driving too fast through standing water could lead to tyres losing contact with the road. If your steering suddenly feels light you could be aquaplaning.

From Coalville Fire Station Facebook page

"To regain grip, ease off the accelerator, do not brake and allow your speed to reduce until you gain full control of the steering again.

"The Highway Code states that stopping distances will be at least double in wet weather, because your tyres will have less grip on the road.

"Reduce your speed and leave more space between you and the vehicle in front to account for greater stopping distances – remember the two-second rule?"