A MAN had to be rescued from the sea after his car plunged over a cliff at Mwnt on Friday night.

Emergency services, including police, firefighters and a search and rescue helicopter, were called shortly before 8pm.

A Coastguard spokesman said one person was pulled from the water and taken to hospital.

No-one else was involved.

The extent of their injuries is not yet known.

Gwbert coastguard and Cardigan rescue teams were deployed - along with both Cardigan lifeboats and the St Athan search and rescue helicopter.

Five Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service engines were also sent to the scene but were not required.