Motorist rescued in floods

11:33pm Saturday 29th December 2012 in News

Motorist rescued in floods Motorist rescued in floods

A DRIVER was rescued from floodwater by firefighters this evening.

A fire engine, a rescue tender and a special rescue team attended the incident in Burrowbridge at around 9pm.

Fire crews used dry suits and an inflatable boat to wade out to the man who was trapped with his vehicle.

A Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Services spokesman said: "The driver who was left with the police.

"We would remind members of the public not to enter flood water under any circumstances, especially if road closure signs are in place."

Comments (1)

6:53pm Sun 30 Dec 12

MATT7250 says...

should never be driving if they can not read Road Closed Signs, What do people think the signs are put there for a joke, that fire crew could been doing something more important.
Should of left that driver to fend for them selves after driving through road close signs.
should never be driving if they can not read Road Closed Signs, What do people think the signs are put there for a joke, that fire crew could been doing something more important. Should of left that driver to fend for them selves after driving through road close signs. MATT7250

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