Rescue:Vehicle in water; TA11 7; 05-Jan-2024 04:55:34 (https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/incidents/rescue-2024-01-05-04-55)

Incident

Rescue

Date
4.55am - 05 January 2024
Last updated
8.01am - 05 January 2024
Status
Closed
Incident type
Vehicle in water
Location
Lydford-on-Fosse
Attending station
Castle Cary
Somerton

Fire Control mobilised 2 appliances from Castle Cary and Somerton to report of a vehicle stuck in flood water along the A37.
Upon arrival, crew confirmed there was 2 vehicles in the flood water. Crews donned on wading suits and used wading poles to escort 3 people to safety. 
Crew have also been providing checking on the welfare and providing advice to homeowners along this stretch of road due to the flooding in this area. 


Source URL: https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/incidents/rescue-2024-01-05-04-55

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  1. https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/incidents/rescue-2024-01-05-04-55
  2. https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/safety/outdoors/safety-severe-weather-conditions
  3. https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/safety/outdoors/top-causes-rescues-and-how-avoid-them