The surge could open a window of escape from Iraq even without forcing the warring factions there to make a permanent peace.

NPR: U.S. Troops Surge Toward an Exit in Iraq

Two of the injured occupants managed to escape by breaking a rear window in the submerged vehicle, emerging from the pond, then running about a quarter mile to a nearby home to call 911, Holt said.

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He was pushed from the window while trying to escape and suffered injuries to his legs and back.

BBC: Milton Keynes burglars push man out of window of house