Motorist escapes narrowly after car sinks in river Shannon near Clare

A MOTORIST, which had their car sink in the river Shannon near Clare, has gotten out unharmed.

Gardaí and emergency services attended a single-vehicle traffic collision at approximately 6:50am this Thursday, February 8, in Ballina, Co Tipperary.

The sole occupant and driver of the vehicle got rescued to safety when they accidentally entered the water on a slipway in Ballina. 

Said to be unfamiliar with the area, the male driver escaped the sinking car and raised the alarm. 

The coast guard attended the scene and a crane had to remove the car from the river, as it was completely submerged. 

The vehicle was recovered and no injuries were reported. Emergency services left the scene at approximately 9:40am.