A MAN managed to escape unhurt after his car ended up in the Staffordshire and Worcestershire canal this afternoon.

The BMW driver a lucky escape and was unhurt after his car ended up in the canal near Lea Lane, Cookley, Kidderminster at just after 2.30pm.

He was checked over by ambulance crews and a rapid response vehicle and discharged at the scene.

Droitwich and Worcester firefighters were on hand to assist Kidderminster fire crews to recover the BMW.