TWO people had a lucky escape after they became trapped inside their car which got stuck in sand on Morfa Bychan beach.

The incident happened around 7pm on Sunday, 13 March in an area known as the North Bank, which is notorious with its soft sand.

HM Coastguard was unable to tow the vehicle free and local contacts who normally provide a towing service were uncontactable.

With no other options and with the vehicle at risk of succumbing to the incoming tide, the Aberglaslyn Mountain Rescue Team with their specialist 4X4 vehicle were requested to assist.

The team set to work digging the front wheels of the vehicle out with snow shovels.

A kinetic line was then attached to the stranded vehicle and the vehicle was then towed clear using the team’s Land Rover ambulance.

The car was released by 8pm.