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Driver carried to safety after car becomes 'trapped' in floodwater

By Deborah Bowyer 23rd Oct 2023

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Local News by Deborah Bowyer 23rd Oct 2023

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Storm Babet wreaked havoc throughout our area and that included nearby Haslington

Firefighters from Crewe wearing wading suits rescued a person trapped in a car in Clay Lane at 7.23 am on Saturday (21st October).

A Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "Three firefighters wearing wading suits entered flood water to rescue a person trapped inside their car.

"The crew carried the person to safety and checked a number of other vehicles to make sure there were no other casualties."

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