RNLI save family stuck in 4×4 about to be washed away on causeway

The family was rescued safely and returned to the mainland (Picture: RNLI)

A family of five were rescued by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution after becoming stranded on a tidal causeway in Humber.

On Wednesday, the RNLI were called by Humber Coastguard to rescue the 4×4 with two adults and three children inside.

The harrowing rescue was carried out with a rescue helicopter, Seahouses Coastguard Rescue Team, Berwick Coastguard Rescue Team and Holy Island Coastguard.

‘As further information came through, we were advised that all five people remained inside the vehicle — however, the vehicle had drifted off the carriageway,’ RNLI said.

‘Thankfully, all five people were safely rescued and returned to shor...