Heavy rainfall and flooding have caused widespread chaos in north-west England. Homes have been evacuated, cars abandoned, and train services disrupted. Some residents have been stranded in flooded buildings with no access to running water or electricity, while others have been advised to evacuate. Authorities have declared a major incident and are urging residents to check for updates from local councils and emergency services.
Helen Scott said she had to wade through water to get to her flat and woke up to an even worse situation
Residents have been urged to check for updates from their local councils and fire and rescue services. Meadow Mill on Water Street began to flood in the early hours of the morning, with almost all vehicles in the car park outside almost totally submerged. The view from the top of Meadow Mill in Stockport where floodwater surged into the car park and ground floor
She said the community were pulling together to get people out of their homes and try and put flood defences in place. In Ormskirk, West Lancashire, homes were reportedly flooded around Halsall Lane and surrounding streets.In Warrington, three people were rescued from a car by Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service on Cliff Lane, and in Booth Lane, Lymm, another three people were rescued in the early hours.
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