Rescue teams scrambled to Holy Island causeway amid concerns for occupants of two cars
Last updated 9th Apr 2025
Rescue teams have been scrambled to the Holy Island following reports of two cars stuck on the causeway.
It's believed to be the first such call-out to the Northumberland beauty spot this year.
Seahouses Lifeboat Station had been tasked with transporting a paramedic from the North East Ambulance Service to the island on another call shortly after 2.30pm today (Wednesday) when the call came in - more than two hours after the last safe crossing time.
While the all-weather lifeboat took the member of the medical team to an injured casualty, the inshore lifeboat headed for the causeway.
They were supported by coastguard teams from Seahouses, Berwick and Holy Island.
However, with the tide falling and the causeway reopening, they were soon stood down.
It has prompted renewed calls for motorists to stick to the safe-crossing times.
According to the official website, the last safe crossing time this morning was 11.55am, and then not again until 4.35pm.
Businesses along the coast have been reporting an increase in visitors due to the recent good weather, and that's likely to increase this summer when the zombie film 28 Years Later - part of which was shot on the island - is released. More here.
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