East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that the incident took place on Rickney Lane, between Pevensey and Hailsham, and said they were called at 3.42pm.
An ESFRS spokesperson said Eastbourne crews worked alongside Sussex Police to successfully rescue the man.
They said: “He is now safely in the care of SECAmb and we did not need to enter the water to make the rescue.”
1. Rickney Lane
East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service said Eastbourne crews worked with police to rescue a man from a car in water on Rickney Lane, between Pevensey and Hailsham, on Saturday, October 15 Photo: Dan Jessup
2. Rickney Lane
East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service said Eastbourne crews worked with police to rescue a man from a car in water on Rickney Lane, between Pevensey and Hailsham, on Saturday, October 15 Photo: Dan Jessup
3. Rickney Lane
East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service said Eastbourne crews worked with police to rescue a man from a car in water on Rickney Lane, between Pevensey and Hailsham, on Saturday, October 15 Photo: Dan Jessup
4. Rickney Lane
East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service said Eastbourne crews worked with police to rescue a man from a car in water on Rickney Lane, between Pevensey and Hailsham, on Saturday, October 15 Photo: Dan Jessup