A Bentley driver was dramatically plucked to safety through the roof after it plunged into the sea in super posh Sandbanks.
The posh bronze-coloured motor hit the water after plunging from a car park.
The driver was then pulled through the sunroof by brave passers-by.
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It happened at Ferry Way Car Park, Sandbanks, Dorset, around 5 pm yesterday (30 Sept).
Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher and ex-Premier League boss Harry Redknapp live nearby.
Anglers and pedestrians scrambled to save the driver by jumping into the harbour before his car sank.
He was taken to the hospital to be checked over.
Sandbanks is an affluent neighbourhood known for its high property prices.
In 2005, it was reported to have the fourth-highest land value by area in the world, as reported by Need To Know.
A Poole Harbour Commissioners spokesperson said: “A car entered the water from the car park adjacent to the Sandbanks Ferry’s ramp at Sandbanks.
“The vehicle entered the water directly from the Ferry Way Car Park.
“A number of local anglers and passers by sprang to their assistance, and the sole occupant was assisted from the vehicle before it submerged.
“They were taken to the hospital to be checked over.
“PHC staff were rapidly on scene, and our hydrographic survey vessel fixed the vehicle’s position on the seabed.
“Divers and a crane were mobilised for recovery, and the vehicle was lifted safely ashore at 10.30 pm.
“We would like to take this opportunity to commend the swift and selfless efforts of those individuals on the quayside who assisted the gentleman from his car before it sank.
“We would also like to thank PHC staff, partner agencies and our contractors who worked late into the night, recovering the vehicle to ensure the safety of navigation and protection of the environment.
“We would like to take this opportunity to commend the swift and selfless efforts of those individuals who assisted the gentleman from his car.”
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