Two people rescued from their car at Holy Island

Tourists should always check when it is safe to travel to and from Holy Island Credit: PA images

Two people had to be rescued from their car at Holy Island at the weekend after they became stranded on Lindisfarne Causeway.

It happened at 16.40 yesterday (Sunday, April 10)

The Coastgaurd rescued two people from the vehicle, they are now safe and well and on dry land.

The car, meanwhile, is still on the causeway and will only be uplifted when it is safe to do do.