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Watch: driver's risky crossing of flooded coastal road

Sunday's spring tides and strong winds combined to create some exceptional conditions here in the West Country.

The Abbey slip in Penzance was submerged by the rising sea levels - but this driver was filmed risking his life by trying to drive across it:

At one point you can see the vehicle being moved by the tide.

This video was shot by Adam Lobb in Penzance - and thousands of people have already watched the footage Adam posted on Facebook.

He said he thought he was going to have to jump in to rescue the motorist after it pauses midway across to let a particularly big wave surge through.

"He thought the water was more shallow than it was, he's not some idiot that was going for a thrill, he just didn't expect it to be that bad."

This driver managed to make it across the path and away to safety.

However, Fire and Rescue services, as well as the RNLI, have warned drivers in thee past about the dangers of driving through flood and surface water.

The wild weather over the weekend prompted particular warnings about cars at the coast.