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FLASH flooding has prompted firefighters to issue a warning to the public after crews were called to more than 50 flood-related incidents. Heavy rain throughout the day on Wednesday lead to firefighters being called to rescue people from stranded cars across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Several roads were closed by floods on Wednesday evening, including the A449 at Much Marcle and the A465 at Wormbridge. Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said it was “deluged” with calls from 3pm on Wednesday, and rescued 44 people from stranded vehicles. The brigade said it als...

Take extra caution during flood situation as more extreme rain forecast, say Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service Following the extreme rain and resultant floods across many parts of Herefordshire and Worcestershire, more heavy rain is forecast to fall over the coming weekend, with Storm Bella predicted to reach Wales and Herefordshire on Saturday night. People should therefore take extra caution over the next few days as further rain heads towards us. Significant rainfall has already affected both counties, mainly across the south of Herefordshire and Worcestershire, and espe...