PHOTOS: Floods In Sussex: Fire Service Rescues Seven People From Car Following Heavy Rain

Monday, 2 January 2023 06:59

By Jade McLean

Parts of Sussex saw significant flooding over the weekend, tempting some drivers to brave flooded areas to avoid longer journeys.

Following heavy rain across Sussex this weekend, East Sussex Fire & Rescue were tasked with rescuing six adults and a child from a car after they moved barriers and attempted to drive down a flooded road.

#FLOODWARNING ⚠️ | If you see flood water do not attempt to drive through it. Especially if you see a road closure sign.

Firefighters rescued six adults and a child that were trapped in their vehicles this morning after moving the barriers aside in an attempt to drive through. pic.twitter.com/YNJv5jgNOQ
— East Sussex FRS (@EastSussexFRS) January 1, 2023

Lewes Fire Station reported similar incidents:

7 people and one child rescued from Barcombe Mills over night from vehicles in flood water, the road remains closed due to water and by three vehicles across the highway. Please do not drive around the road closure signs that are now in place. pic.twitter.com/3CKgjR2VYU
— Lewes Fire Station (@LewesFireStn) January 1, 2023

West Sussex County Council issued flood warnings on Saturday, particularly for Mock Bridge, near Shermanbury on the River Adur (below).

Pictures below show a road near Handcross.

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