A TAXI driver had to be rescued by police last night after following his Sat Nav into a canal.

The driver in Eccles had followed the system's directions straight into the Bridgewater Canal, leaving his black Jaguar in the water.

A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said that it was a "very lucky escape" for the "embarrassed" driver.

The incident was reported on Greater Manchester Police's Traffic Twitter account.

A post read: "This Taxi was rescued by RPU west A relief in Eccles after the driver followed his Sat nav straight into the Bridgewater canal.

"Very lucky escape for the embarrassed driver."