Whaley Bridge dam collapse: RAF Chinook brought in
The Chinook has been at the scene since about 05:00 BST.
They are attempting to get the reservoir's water level down, to reduce pressure on the wall and allow repairs to begin. Police said they had moved 1,000 people from the immediate area while many made their own way to relatives."I have health issues but people have been so kind and have kept in good spirits, and people in Whaley Bridge are usually stalwarts."Area director Lee Rawlinson said the community spirit had been"fantastic".
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