FIRE crews from Chard Fire Station rescued a person stuck in their vehicle in flood water near Ilminster on Monday (December 1) night.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service received reports of a person stranded inside their vehicle in the area of Stibbear Lane in Donyatt at around 6.39pm on Monday, December 1.
Fire crews confirmed the occupant was still within their car and donned their water rescue personal protective equipment before making their way to the vehicle to rescue them.
A spokesperson for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that they successfully helped the occupant of the vehicle before leading them to a place of safety at around 8.08pm.
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This follows two Met Office yellow weather warnings for rain issued from December 1-December 2 and multiple flood warnings across Somerset and North Somerset.
The Met Office predicted accumulations of 20-30mm widely, with the higher parts of Exmoor and the Mendips expected to receive 40-50mm of rainfall.
Strong gusts of wind were also predicted, with warnings of travel disruption, power cuts and flooding issued.
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