TWO passengers were rescued from a car that was stuck in the sand at Leasowe Bay as the tide was approaching.

At 6.15pm on Bank Holiday Monday (May 1) Hoylake RNLI’s hovercraft, Hurley Spirit, was tasked to launch by the UK Coastguard to reports of a vehicle stuck in the sand at Leasowe Bay.

With Wirral Coastguard Rescue Team already at the scene, the hovercraft and her volunteer crew were stood down upon arrival once it was confirmed that all persons had safely returned to shore.

The hovercraft then returned to station to be washed down and made ready for service.

HM Coastguard confirmed to the Globe that two passengers were rescued from the vehicle.

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They have also confirmed a trailer was recovered, however, the car remained stuck and was reported to Merseyside Police and Wirral Council.

Pictures circulating social media show that the car was still submerged in the sea yesterday (May 2).

Hoylake RNLI hovercraft commander Matt Pownall-Jones said: "RNLI crews and the Coastguard are regularly called out to people in difficulty on this stretch of coast due to the flooding tides quickly cutting people off.

"We would advise anyone thinking of heading out across the beach to always check the tide times, weather and local safety signage. Always carry a means of calling for help and in an emergency at the coast, dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard."