Person rescued from car stuck in tidal water
Crews were called to The Strood, Mersea, in the early hours of this morning after a car became stuck in rising tidal water.
Watch Manager Ian Ryder said:
"The car was an electric vehicle and because of this all the systems cut out as the tidal water began to surround it.
"Driving through flood water or tidal water is not worth the risk - it's dangerous for both you and your vehicle."
Firefighters worked with the water rescue team to help the driver exit his vehicle and move to safety by 2am.
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