A farmer has rescued a car from floodwaters in Wiltshire as multiple fire crews rushed to the scene.
At around 12.30pm on Monday, February 9, crews from Corsham and Bradford on Avon raced to Atworth near Melksham, where a car had become stranded after driving through flood waters.
Crews were equipped with water rescue gear and protection equipment, only to discover on arrival that a farmer towing the car to safety with a tractor.
A spokesperson for Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Service said: “Mobilised alongside Corsham Fire Station to a car that had become stranded after driving through flood water in Atworth.
“Given the nature of the incident, our crew mobilised with water rescue equipment and the appropriate PPE. Thankfully on arrival the car was being pulled to safety by a nearby farmer and their tractor.
“Flood water can be deceptively deep and fast-moving. Please do not attempt to drive through flood water, even if you think it’s not that deep. Find an alternative route.”
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