A MOTORIST had to be rescued after getting stuck in a water-filled tunnel.
The car got stuck underneath the bridge, which goes under a railway line, in Faygate near Crawley.
The incident happened this morning around 11.30am. The water level was above the Honda’s bumper.
The tunnel, in Crawley Road, is known to fill with water when it rains.
There are signs outside saying “deep water” and warning motorists to “enter at owner’s risk”.
A spokeswoman for West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said: "At 11.35am we responded to a rescue from water at Crawley Road, Faygate.
"Joint fire control mobilised two fire engines from Crawley and our technical rescue unit to the scene.
"Upon arrival crews found one car stuck in flood water in a tunnel underneath the A264.
"Firefighters were able to safely remove the car using a winch and water rescue equipment, and the incident was left with Sussex Police."
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