
4 X 4 sleeping driver on Holy Island Causeway instigates multiple 999 calls
At 5.54pm on Thursday 25th July 2024 Seahouses RNLI were paged by HM Coastguard, their second call of the day.
'Fortunately, the driver must have awoken and realised his situation and was able to quickly get his vehicle to higher ground. Meanwhile concerned members of the public had correctly made multiple 999 calls to report the incident.
'The fast rising tide did initially concern the rescue authorities, but the driver was able to rescue his situation.
'If you are fatigued while driving, and need a rest, please be careful where you choose to pull over and park up!'.
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