Driver rescued from submerged 4x4 near Falkirk Published duration 7 March 2014

image copyright SFRS image caption The motorist was cold but otherwise unharmed after his ordeal

A man has been rescued from a 4x4 which was submerged in water up to its windows on a flooded road.

The driver, who was alone in his Land Rover, became stuck in water at a dip in Station Road in Longcroft, near Falkirk, at 07:45.

About 20 firefighters and a water rescue team from Stirling went to the scene after the man raised the alarm.

They managed to release the trapped driver and get him to safety. He was cold but otherwise unhurt.

The crews had to use a boat to reach the man after the road flooded following heavy overnight rain.

Station manager Gordon Griffen said: "This was an excellent example of how professional Scottish Fire and Rescue Service personnel with specialist skills are able to respond to emergency requests and assist members of the community.

"Three swift water rescue team members were deployed in the boat and managed to reach the casualty, who was 60 metres from the roadside, and remove him to safety within five minutes.

"The water level on this road was unusually high after the overnight rain and the road has now been closed on both sides.

"The casualty was a bit cold but otherwise had no injuries.