Motorist survives 80ft cliff plunge
The 45-year-old driver is recovering from head and back injuries following the crash at the village of Ethie Haven near Montrose.
A rescue operation was launched to bring her to safety, where she was airlifted to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee.
Her injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
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Hide Ad"She had a very lucky escape," said a spokeswoman for Forth Coastguard.
"Quite a few members of the public saw it happen.
"The female managed to escape the vehicle and was pulled on to nearby rocks by a member of the public.
"We launched an inshore lifeboat and an all-weather one.
He said an RAF helicopter had lowered a doctor down to treat the woman while the helicopter refueled in preparation for the journey to hospital.
The woman was then winched to safety.