People in the Derbyshire village were evacuated because of a dangerous fault at the Toddbrook Reservoir
Emotional residents have briefly returned to their homes in Whaley Bridge - hours after the environment minister warned that lives are in danger if a dam breaks.Around 1,000 people have been forced from their homes, with experts warning lives will be lost if the dam breaks.
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