Northern Ireland

Man in hospital after car enters harbour at Strangford

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Two emergency crews were dispatched, and assisted by the charity Air Ambulance Two emergency crews were dispatched, and assisted by the charity Air Ambulance

A man is being treated in hospital after a car entered the water in Co Down.

The incident happened at the harbour in Strangford this morning.

The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) along with the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS), Coastguard and RNLI were involved in the rescue effort.

A NIFRS spokesman said the man was rescued from the car by members of the public and the Coastguard.

"The Coastguard helicopter carried out an aerial search, while NIFRS specialist rescue team and the RNLI carried out search on the water to make sure there were no other casualties.

"The incident was dealt with by 2.01pm," he added.

The NIAS said it received a 999 call at 11.42am today.

Two emergency crews were dispatched, and assisted by the charity Air Ambulance.

A spokesman said one male patient was brought to Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast by road ambulance.