Sandbags are being used to help shore up dam wall at Whaley Bridge More than 6,000 people have been told to leave their homes amid fears the dam could burst
Aerial footage shows damage of Toddbrook Reservoir dam
Police have told the town's 6,500 residents to gather at a local school, taking pets and medication with them.Image copyrightAssistant Chief Constable Kem Mehmet from Derbyshire Police said they had plans for every scenario - including the dam collapsing. Trains between Hazel Grove and Buxton have been blocked because of the flooding, affecting Northern train services between Manchester Piccadilly and Buxton.Tracey Croasdale, a resident for 23 years, said she has not yet been told to evacuate but has her rabbits and dog ready in case.
Speaking to the BBC from the banks of the reservoir, he said the water levels were"right up to the limit"."The rest of the village is a bit like a ghost town, it's pretty much deserted at the moment."
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