Trapped by a torrent of water - a taxi driver and his female passenger are stranded by a pier in this dam in southern China, after gushing floodwaters wash their vehicle off the road.<br/> <br />The woman eventually loses her grip and is washed downstream, but firefighters are quick to rescue her.<br/> <br />But they're forced to wait for a crane to rescue the trapped driver who is still clinging to the pier.<br/> <br />With the help of the crane, rescuers manage to reach the victim to deliver a rope and life vest.<br/> <br />He is eventually pulled to safety after being stranded for around an hour.<br/> <br />Sunita Rappai Reuters
