Rescues Underway Amid Flooding Across England

Emergency services across the UK have been responding to numerous incidents of drivers becoming trapped in floodwaters due to heavy rainfall. In Somerset, multiple rescues occurred as individuals attempted to drive through flooded areas, with fire crews working to save those in vehicles submerged in water. A notable incident involved rescuers in Whitford, where a driver had to be pulled through a smashed window after becoming trapped. In Leicestershire, an elderly woman was rescued from her car despite road closures being ignored by drivers. Meanwhile, in Whitby, fire crews used a winch to assist occupants of a partially submerged vehicle. As Hurricane Helene caused further flooding, a Fox News meteorologist bravely intervened live on air to rescue a woman trapped in her car, highlighting the urgent need for caution during severe weather events.