Driver rescued from car stuck in flood water in Whissendine, Rutland

A driver has been rescued from a car that was trapped in about 8 inches of flood water.

It happened at about 1.15pm this afternoon (November 7) in Main Street, Whissendine and firefighters from Melton Mowbray were called by police.

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The car was stuck in knee high, fast moving water and the fire crews walked the driver to safety.

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