Car drives off road into water in Wellington harbour

Emergency services were called to the scene off Marine Drive this morning. Photo / File

The driver of a car in Wellington had a watery commute this morning.

A car has ended up in Lowry Bay after plunging off Marine Drive.

Emergency Services were called to the scene at 7.15am.

A police spokesman said the driver escaped with minor injuries and was out of the water by the time police arrived at the scene.

He said witnesses reported hearing a splash.