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Indiana woman trapped in car for six days after crash survived drinking ditch water

An Indiana woman, Brieonna Cassell, survived six days trapped in her car after a crash and was found by a passerby, Johnny Martinez, who saw her vehicle off the road.
Cassell lost her phone's power and was unable to move due to her injuries, but managed to drink water from a nearby creek using her sweatshirt.
She was reported missing before being discovered and was flown to a Chicago hospital for treatment, where she is in stable condition.
Cassell will undergo surgery for injuries to her legs and wrist, though her recovery is expected to be long.

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