When should I stop trying?
A tyre that loses grip on level ground is different from a car leaning into a ditch. If the car rests on its underside, leans heavily or is close to moving traffic, leave it and call for help. Do not go down on the lower side of the vehicle to dig or look for a towing point.
What if the road has no street address?
Give the road name or number, roughly where you left the main road, and the town you were driving towards. On road 84, for example, a junction or sign and the direction of travel can help. Send a map pin from a safe place if you can. Mention an unploughed road, a narrow approach or a barrier.
What should I say about the ditch?
Give the vehicle model, its approximate distance from the road and whether it hit anything or is leaking. Take a picture only if you can stand safely. Read our guide for stuck vehicles or contact recovery in Härjedalen to discuss access and how the car can be freed. Call 112 in an emergency.