Two cars plunged into the sea. Picture Yanoosh Dee.

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Efforts are now under way to recover the vehicles.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Police in Edinburgh responded along with other emergency services to West Shore Road at around 6.55 a.m. following a report of a car within the water.

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The scene following the incident. Picture Yanoosh Dee

“Upon arrival it was established that two vehicles were in the water and efforts are continuing to recover them.

“Inquiries are ongoing to determine the full circumstances surrounding this incident.”

It is unknown if anyone was in the vehicles at the time of the incident.