A MAJOR incident has been declared after flooding hit Somerset roads.
Heavy rainfall on Tuesday afternoon (May 9) saw some routes submerged in water, causing traffic problems, with some vehicles even getting stuck.
Lawrence Hill in Wincanton has cleared this morning, after a number of vehicles appeared to get stuck in the flooding.
However, the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (DSFRS) said a ‘major incident’ had been declared after rainfall in some areas.
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“A major incident has been declared regarding flooding in the Galhampton, North Cadbury, and South Cadbury Areas,” spokesperson said.
“Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue have several resources deployed to the area to deal with the situation.”
They urged people to avoid driving through floodwater and to call 999 if in an emergency.
Meanwhile, a number of flood warnings remain in place across the country, including in Somerset and Dorset, with some showers forecast on Wednesday.
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