Seven people rescued from island causeway

Seven people were stranded on the Holy Island causeway by the high tide

Seven people were rescued after getting stuck in the rising tide on an island causeway.

Two cars were trapped on the Holy Island crossing in Northumberland just before 15:00 GMT on Thursday.

Howick, Seahouses and Berwick Coastguard Rescue Teams attended the scene, alongside Seahouses RNLI who were stood down due to the receding tide.

Rescue officers waded out to the stranded seven and used an inflatable sled to take them to a refuge hut.

The casualties and rescuers remained in the hut until it was safe to exit.

A spokesperson for the Berwick Coastguard Rescue Team said: "Multiple teams worked together during this incident."

Rescue officers waded out to the cars with an inflatable sled