Drivers have been hit by a Bank Holiday headache after their cars got carried into the sea at a Norfolk beauty spot after a spate of bad weather.

At least six vehicles were left too close to the water's edge at picturesque Burnham Overy Staithe on Sunday, causing them to be submerged by the rapidly rising tide.

A combination of the monthly Spring Tide, which comes around the time of the new moon, and high wind gusts meant water levels quickly began to lap up around the cars.

While most visitors to the site got down to their vehicles in time to rescue them from a damp fate, two cars became stranded underwater and sailed out into the sea.

At least one was later retrieved but it is believed the vehicle's engine was flooded.