UPDATED: It was a member of the public who helped a man from the water after he suffered a medical episode and drove his car into the harbour.
Whitby Coastguard thanked the person for their actions before emergency services arrived, during what they called “a frightening situation”.
A spokesperson said: “A real team effort today, beginning with the actions of a member of the public and continuing as all the emergency services worked together for the same outcome.”
UPDATED: North Yorkshire Police say it is believed that the driver had suffered a medical episode. He was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and the car is due to be recovered at low tide.
Emergency services rushed to the marina in Whitby this morning (Friday) after receiving reports a car had gone into the water.
Police, fire and ambulance attended the scene and were joined by Whitby RNLI’s inshore lifeboat and Whitby Coastguard.
The volunteer RNLI crew were paged at 11.50am with Yorkshire Ambulance Service being called at 11.45am.
A man was rescued from the water and taken to Scarborough hospital for a check-up by ambulance.
Emergency services have been approached for comment. Updates to follow….
