Fire crews help Much Wenlock residents in flash floods

📆 6/13/2023 11:57 AM
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Several elderly residents needed help after flooding in Much Wenlock, the fire service saidResidents needed help from firefighters after thunderstorms caused flash flooding in a Shropshire town.

The homes of several elderly people on High Street, Much Wenlock, were hit by floodwater from about 19:45 BST on Monday, the fire service said.Much Wenlock's leisure centre also closed early as staff said heavy rain flooded part of the building. On Barrow Street in the town, the electrics in one elderly resident's home were damaged by flooding, the fire service said.Shropshire Fire and Rescue ServiceThunderstorms caused flash flooding in Much Wenlock, with the fire service assisting residents

Rev Matthew Stafford, who works in Much Wenlock, praised firefighters for coming to the aid of residents.This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.

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