Two employees of a local building firm had a lucky escape on Tuesday when their van was swept into the Harbour during stormy weather. The force of the water shattered the windscreen, caused significant damage to the bodywork and roof, and also spun the van through 90 degrees. Our exclusive picture shows the van with its back wheels hanging over the edge of the outer harbour shortly before it was swept completely into the water.

Both occupants of the van escaped through a broken window with only minor injuries.

Further details in The Courier.