What to do if your car goes in the water [Video]

Several cars plunged into the water after a cargo ship rammed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Bridge early Tuesday, causing the span to collapse.

If you’re ever in a car that goes underwater, authorities have offered tips to increase your chances of survival. 

How to survive a sinking car 

If your car begins to take in water, first responders want you to call for help and remember POGO. It stands for Pop the seatbelt, Open the window, and Get Out.

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“Remember to pop your seatbelt first and get your children out from oldest to youngest,” said Houston Fire Department Captain Beau Moreno. He adds that the oldest children can sometimes help with younger children.

In case you can’t roll the window down, a window punch can help save your life. The inexpensive tools either come in the form of a keychain or a small hammer with a pointed tip.

“Don’t bother with the windshield. …